Blog Archives: September 2009
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9/29/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
Choose Good Games and Play Them Well
We asked experts from around the country to tell us what they most frequently get asked by educators and parents about learning and the new world of digital media. This occasional series features these questions and responses. Check back soon for more from Professor Shaffer and others.9/28/09
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Sarah J.
Lessons Learned from Creating a Social Networking Site for More than Just Socializing
Kids will flock to a global social networking site but it takes planning to get them to stay and learn something. TakingITGlobal, Global Kids, and the Asia Society report on their recent pilot program.9/23/09
Filed by
Ann My Thai
Video Games Can Promote Healthier Behaviors in Kids
Games can be a powerful ally in addressing children’s health and learning challenges.9/22/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
Smithsonian Hosts Free Online Education Conference on Climate Change
Science teachers and enthusiasts are invited to join experts and curators from the Smithsonian Museum online September 29-October 1.9/21/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
Learning Links
SMALLab and Quest to Learn featured in story on games and academic learning.9/18/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
Games, the Future of Education?
Reblogging a conversation with famed biologist (and ant aficionado) E. O. Wilson and game designer mastermind William Wright9/17/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
Coming Tomorrow on Behind the Research—A Look at Games in the Classroom.
Sasha Barab talks about Quest Atlantis, a new in-class virtual world for middle schoolers; Jim Gee sits down for a Q&A on games, we watch kids discovering physics in a Wii-like learning lab, and teachers talk about Quest Atlantis.9/17/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
A Cool Spot
“We have somewhere to go now,” says Marcus. Chicago teens report on their experiences in the Chicago Public Library’s new “YouMedia” space in these student produced clips.9/14/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
The Social Network Divide?
Eszter Hargittai finds that distinct racial and education differences in MySpace and Facebook use persist; danah boyd shows why we should care.9/08/09
Filed by
Connie Yowell
