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12/07/09
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Christine C.
Report Back From the Second Life Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations share what they’ve learned about Second Life and using virtual tools in real world scenarios.12/04/09
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Christine C.
Calling all Digital Media Scholars, Researchers ...
Call for papers from Digital Culture & Education journal; Harvard University Berkman Center’s Youth and Media Policy Working Group Initiative seeks examples of youth-based Internet safety programs and interventions.12/03/09
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Sarah J.
New Report Says Adults Need to Get Involved in Teens’ Online Activities
“Meeting of Minds” highlights how parents, teachers, and teens relate to the emerging ethical dimensions of life online.12/03/09
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Sarah J.
New Media Literacies Community Site to Host Live Member Chat on Dec. 8
Come introduce yourself to the New Media Literacies community, a site for educators, at their first member live chat.12/02/09
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Christine C.
Digital Media Goes Global With K12 Online Conference
The K12 Online Conference, which starts Dec. 7, is a global initiative that focuses on innovative ways Web 2.0 tools and technologies can be used to improve learning. This year’s theme, Bridging the Divide, addresses the gaps in both access and adoption of digital media for educators and learners.12/01/09
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Christine C.
Global Kids Offers Online Game Training for Educators on Dec. 4
Learn about games that address core literacy and content areas.11/30/09
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Christine C.
PLAYBACK: How to Make Digital Citizenship Relevant to Students ...
Plus: Libraries excel at National Gaming Day; what 21st-century educators should do with student papers; will students use iPods for reading books?; and texting while driving statistics for teens—all in Spotlight’s Digital Media and Learning News Round-Up.11/27/09
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Christine C.
danah boyd Talks Social Media and Curriculum
Want to engage students in debate? Get them on Wikipedia. Social media expert danah boyd discusses how to incorporate social media in education and how to address parents’ concerns.11/25/09
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Sarah J.
Video from Power of Youth Voice Forum: What Kids Learn When They Create with Digital Media
If you missed last week’s digital media forum in Philadelphia, a video of the full simulcast is available here thanks to Global Kids. Watch experts discuss the potential of learning through engagement with digital media.11/24/09
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Christine C.
Henry Jenkins Finds a New Audience in Hollywood
USC professor Henry Jenkins talks “transmedia” storytelling and new media literacy with the L.A. Times.11/23/09
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Sarah J.
Obama to Jumpstart Math and Science Education with Help of Digital Media
The White House partners with MacArthur and other education, industry and foundation leaders to improve student performance in math and science; PLUS: a $2 million competition, set to launch next month, will include awards for the creation of new game experiences.11/23/09
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Sarah J.
White House Event Today on Technology, Science and Math Education
President Obama will host an event highlighting several initiatives designed to boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education today at the White House at 11:30 a.m. EST.11/20/09
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Christine C.
Berkman Center Launches Pro Bono Online Media Legal Network
New initiative connects lawyers with online journalists and digital media creators who need legal help.11/19/09
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Christine C.
Journalism, English Teacher Conferences Incorporate Digital Media Lessons
Two conferences this month offer a look at how digital media is changing student journalism and approaches to writing and literature.11/17/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
