Australian<i>Play School</i>: viewing and post-viewing behaviours in young children

Harrison, Cathie; Vliet, Helen Elizabeth van; Anderson, Tracy

doi:10.1080/01443410.2012.740200

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“…Play School is one of the few Australian children’s shows to receive sustained academic attention during its time on air, with studies acknowledging the show’s commitment to representing diversity in Australia (Mackinlay and Barney, 2008), promoting engagement through play (Van Vliet et al, 2013) and even as a way to track the changing media environment in Australia more broadly over its many decades on air (Harrison, 2012). Play School again proved to be an innovative outlet for Australian children’s entertainment and education during the first months of COVID-19, as specials like ‘Hello Friends!’ and ‘Hello Again!’ provided continuity for young Australians whose other routines may have been swiftly changed when lockdown measures came into effect.…”

Section: Education – Covid-19 Purpose Builtmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bluey, Requestival, Play School and ME@Home: the ABC (Kids) of communication cultures during lockdown

Giuffre

2020

Media International Australia

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When a nationwide lockdown was declared in Australia in March 2020, the role of the ABC as the public broadcaster became vital. Unprecedented pressure was placed on parents and carers as families were cut off from their physical networks and communities beyond immediate household groups. This article focuses on the specialist material created and curated by the ABC to entertain, educate and continue to provide cultural connection for households with children and young adults, particularly broadcast and post-broadcast outlets ABC Kids, ABC ME and Triple J. Notably, these outlets were able to provide both a connection to the ‘real world’ and ‘real events’ happening outside during this time, but they were also able to provide materials to escape and appease audience anxiety pitched at a level that is age appropriate.

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Section: Education – Covid-19 Purpose Builtmentioning

confidence: 99%