Juan Pablo Hourcade first published the 3Cs approach to young children's technologies (creating, connecting, communicating) in 2017.
Today, he and a multi-disciplinary team of UI students and faculty are implementing this approach in a program called StoryCarnival, which helps adults support children in pretend play sessions. Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with Hourcade and senior research student Flannery Currin about this project.
Also, the announcement of Iowa Wesleyan University's closure this spring has rocked the lives of its students, staff and the Mount Pleasant community. It also impacts the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, as the campus is home to their offices, rehearsal space and one of their main performance hubs.
Despite that uncertainty, the ensemble is preparing for a sure-to-be memorable finale of their 72nd season this weekend.
Guests:
- Juan Pablo Hourcade, professor of computer science, University of Iowa
- Flannery Currin, senior doctoral student, University of Iowa
- Robert McConnell, conductor and music director, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
- Jeffrey Phillips, executive director and principal second violin, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra