{"id":114323,"date":"2026-02-17T16:04:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?page_id=114323"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:04:37","slug":"connect-playwise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/b25\/showcase\/connect-playwise\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect PlayWise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero bottomLeft\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/bynd-2025\/gpw-scaled.jpg')\">\n\t<h1><span>Connect PlayWise<\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"projectStageHero\">Prototype<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cetBody\" style=\"margin:4rem auto;\">\n\t<div class=\"cetColumns\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col3-4\">\n<h5 style=\"--whichColor:var(--rgbRed);\">Human-centred learning ecosystem that helps children build social and emotional skills while reducing loneliness and giving purpose to older adults.<\/h5><p>ConnectPlayWise is a research-driven, human-centred learning ecosystem that helps children aged 7\u201312 build social and emotional skills while reducing loneliness and giving purpose to older adults. <\/p>\n<p>We offer multiple playful pathways \u2014 TogetherPlayWise (intergenerational mini-games that spark conversation and connection between children and elderly), GrowPlayWise (adaptive SEL adventures in Roblox), and StoryWise tools such as the Dee &amp; Flee and Searchlight book series, plus interactive video stories. <\/p>\n<p>All are designed to fit different learning styles, combining play, storytelling, and adaptive technology to turn screen time into skill time.<\/p><div style=\"padding: 2rem 0 0;\"><a class=\"iconSocial www\" href=\"https:\/\/connectplaywise.io\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a class=\"iconSocial linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brigitte-stangl\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"col1-4\" style=\"background-color:rgb(var(--rgbRed));padding: 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