The Power of Play Today
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Presenter: Jon-Paul Dyson (Strong National Museum of Play)
Description: As our world changes, the way we play changes too. Today there’s more structure for kids and there are more screens for everybody. But changes in the way people play is nothing new, for play has always evolved along with culture, society, and technology. What remains constant is play’s importance. Play makes us smarter, stronger, and more socially adept. It prepares us for life’s surprises and refreshes us after life’s challenges. Play is vital to the good life and needs to be embraced and promoted, both in our institutions and in our lives. It’s always time to play!
About the Presenter: Jon-Paul Dyson, Ph.D., is Vice President for Exhibit Research and Development and Associate Curator of Electronic Games at Strong National Museum of Play, the only museum in the world devoted solely to the study of play. Strong has the world’s most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and other play-related artifacts. Strong welcomes over half-a-million guests annually and is also a circulating branch of the public library. Jon-Paul is also editor of the American Journal of Play, a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that aims to increase awareness and understanding of the role of play in learning and human development and the ways in which play illuminates cultural history. The American Journal of Play is published by Strong National Museum of Play and University of Illinois Press.
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