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Games play a role! Safer Internet Day 2012
On Safer Internet Day 2012 the Swedish Media Council invites you to an exciting afternoon about computer games. While being one of the most popular media used by kids and youth, computer games remain somewhat of a mystery to many parents and adults. At the seminar on the 7/2 all those interested can learn more and discuss their concerns with experts.
The seminar takes place at Filmhuset in Stockholm on the 7th of February, 14.00–17.00. Registrations are free of charge and can be made up until the 2nd of February to e-mail aki.nyman@statensmedierad.se.
Programme
Computer game café
Mingle at the café while you update or refresh your insights into the world of computer games. Let the young crew manning the games at display show you some of the most popular games in action - or try them yourself. Representatives from the Swedish Games Industry will be there to talk about games and the PEGI age rating system for computer games.
Connecting generations
Orvar Säfström, the moderator of the seminar, will hold an initial presentation on computer games. Orvar Säfström was named Player of the year 2011 by Sverok, the Swedish Gaming Federation, for his involvement in the gaming culture and commitment to spreading the possibilities of computer games as a family activity.
Report on violent computer games
Ulf Dalquist, research officer at the Swedish Media Council, presents the report Violent computer games and aggression – an overview of the research 2000-2011 and the debate that followed on the launch of the report in December 2011.
Internet habits and risks involved
Cecilia von Feilitzen presents the latest research on the internet habits of children and young people from the EU Kids Online report How dangerous is the Internet?
Expert panel debate
The seminar ends with an expert panel debate with participation from the audience about computer games as a phenomena and expression of cultural identity etc.