First there were blocks. Then there was LEGO. Now there are apps. Kids today move seamlessly through multiple dimensions in their pursuit of fun. Today's tech play will all-too-soon become tomorrow's traditional play. What impact do emerging media platforms have on how play evolves? What role do young players have in shaping their playthings? Can a Wii teach playground rules? Is an ebook a phonics friend or foe? Is an avatar real? Hear what the innovators in children's media, books, toys, virtual worlds, and education said about 21st century play.

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We’re taking the subject of play so seriously, that we’re zapping all the fun out of it. Do kids really need to know their ABC’s at age 2? Does every toy need to have a formal learning component? Does every TV show have to be interactive? Do playgrounds need to have “facilitators”? Sandbox Summit cofounders Claire Green and Wendy Smolen addressed these questions to an esteemed  mix of panelists to get to the crux of why and how kids play today. 

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