Gitte Bang Stald -The IT University Denmark
Today you can use many mobile phones to access the internet for information or communication such as Messenger, Skype or email – which means that we – not least all the kids who have their mobiles always at hand or ear – can be in touch and updated everywhere and always, across small or global distances. The question is how kids manage that – in addition to the usual stream of incoming and outgoing information on their mobile and stationary computer platforms? What does it mean to be always reachable and in touch no matter if you are in your usual neighbourhood or abroad? Do we – an especially the kids – get used to it and don’t think much about it? Is it stressful to be always on – especially if they for some reason cannot “be on” for some time? Which norms and behaviors do they develop to manage?

