Blog Archives: November 2009
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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
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Sarah J.
Power of Youth Voice Simulcast Tomorrow
Don’t forget to attend the Power of Youth Voice forum tomorrow, Nov. 18. A simulcast is available.11/17/09
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Sarah J.
FCC Seeks Comment on Broadband Needs in Education
Does broadband have a role to play in education? Are digital learning tools, e-textbooks, remote instruction or professional development important to you? Here’s your chance to tell the Federal Communications Commission what you think. Comments are due by Nov. 20.11/11/09
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Sarah J.
Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits in Second Life Tomorrow
Interested in learning how nonprofits are using virtual worlds? Head over to Second Life tomorrow—Thursday, Nov. 12—for a roundtable discussion sponsored by digital youth leaders Global Kids.11/11/09
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Sarah J.
Can Playing Games Help You Get a Job?
Need more evidence that playing online games is not a waste of time? An IBM VP says the time kids spend “raiding and leading guilds” in “World of Warcraft” can contribute to their professional marketability.11/10/09
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Christine C.
PLAYBACK: Students Viewed as Participants, Not Victims, at Online Safety Conference ...
Plus: How to Provide Virtual Conference Coverage; 25 Digital Storytelling Tools; New Leader at Office of Educational Technology ... Read Spotlight’s New Digital Media and Learning News Round-Up.11/09/09
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Christine C.
Join In: Conversations with Henry Jenkins, Howard Rheingold, Richard Halverson and More
Four opportunities this month to take part in conversations with experts on technology in the classroom, digital media and culture.11/06/09
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Christine C.
