The internet of things for ”digital aborigines” and their parents

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Диана Александровна Богданова

Abstract

The variety of connected toys currently offered on the market, based on publications in Western scientific literature and the media, is being considered. A list of parents' safety requirements for toys purchased for their children is given. Expectations on interaction between manufacturers and products consumers are presented. Recommendations for parents on buying and using Internet toys are presented.

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Author Biography

Диана Александровна Богданова

PhD., Senior Science Researcher, Federal Research Center “Computer Science and Control” of the Russian Academy of Sciences;

professional interests: distance learning, Internet-safety, educational resources quality

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