Abstract
Increasingly there is growing recognition that technology may be having a profound impact on the developing brains and neuro-circuitry of young people. It appears that while the information age is responsible for the information super highway, it is also impacting on the brain’s plasticity by building new roadways within the mind. This presentation looks to unpack some of this information by examining the changing nature of technology, its influence on the brain both positive and negative and what this might mean for all those who work with young minds.
This talk was held in multiple locations on the following dates:
Melbourne: May 2 2014
Brisbane: May 16 2014
Sydney: May 30 2014
Canberra: June 6 2014
Auckland: August 1 2014