The Discussion: The Game of Identity: entertainment meets education #25 The Future of You

Interactive experiences like Roblox are giving children the chance to explore their identity like never before. In this episode I speak with kids media consultant Jo Redfern about the intricacies of Gen Z’s digital identity, self-expression, and the power children have in the 21st century to shape their virtual personas.
We discuss the new Barbie movie and the intersection of merchandising and identity. As well as thinking about the future of education and the alternative the learning paths that gaming and digital platforms are revealing.
The Future of You is a finalist in the Independent Podcast Awards 2023.
Tracey's book 'The Future of You: Can Your Identity Survive 21st Century Technology?' available in the UK (https://bit.ly/44ObTha) and US (https://bit.ly/3OlDxgk)
Jo Redfern's LinkedIn 
linkedin.com/in/joredfern
Kids Media Podcast 
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kids-media-club-podcast/id1573404550
Future of Education 2050 Report 
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Cu0aisIbr_9c-UucelETT92cRUppubYm
Tracey in Daily Mail 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12513183/EXCLUSIVE-Former-Google-futurist-predicts-classrooms-future-look-like-include-virtual-reality-lessons-downloadable-knowledge.html
Tracey in the Mirror 
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/future-education-technology-3d-virtual-30900376