Julie A Kientz

Throughout the study, we are publishing updates on social media so that our stories and findings are relevant to other parents, educators, and tech designers. As we develop academic, peer-reviewed papers, this research will contribute an empirical understanding of the experiences families are facing during this unprecedented time and how technology is playing a role. In addition, the team will develop new design artifacts based on remote co-design sessions with families. The work will also contribute new methodologies as the researchers adapt the Asynchronous Remote Communities method for use with families with younger children and for rapidly evolving situations. This work will be informed by and potentially extend and validate several theoretical frameworks, including strength of weak ties, joint media engagement, family resilience theory, and funds of knowledge.