Why does free play matter in a digital world?
Livingstone, S.
& Pothong, K.
(15 November 2021)
Why does free play matter in a digital world?
Digital Futures Commission.
Imagine school break time. Released from lessons, the children rush outside. They run, jump, shriek. There’s talking, laughter, whispered secrets. They group and regroup freely. Sudden bursts of activity are mysterious to outsiders. Benches become castles, corners are “home,” borders are chalked on the tarmac. The rules of the game are created and broken at will. It can be emotional, intense, absorbing, unpredictable.
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2021 The Authors |
| Departments | LSE > Academic Departments > Media and Communications |
| Date Deposited | 06 Jul 2023 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/119575 |
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- https://digitalfuturescommission.org.uk
- https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/people/academic-staff/sonia-livingstone (Author)
- https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/people/visiting-and-associate-staff/kruakae-pothong (Author)
- https://digitalfuturescommission.org.uk/blog/why-does-free-play-matter-in-a-digital-world/
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