February 23, 2009
As is our custom, we’ve gathered a few links in digital media and learning from around the web that might be of interest to our readers. They include a forum and article on simulation games, book reviews and more.
February 13, 2009
Researchers from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Street Workshop detail the recommendations in their latest study that explores the potential of mobile devices for learning.
January 30, 2009
A professor at USC shares video from a recent meeting that brought together artists, educators, researchers, and technology experts to discuss “tinkering” for learning in the digital age.
January 22, 2009
Leadership from the Institute of Museum and Library Services describe their work and partnerships to put on the annual and upcoming WebWise conference.
January 19, 2009
The presidents of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation describe a new effort to host a series of conversations about emerging lessons in digital media and learning.
January 15, 2009
We reblog recent posts from one of HASTAC’s co-founders that reflect on the digital media and learning sessions at the recent MLA Convention.
January 8, 2009
A Digital Youth Network student explains the new social networking site he created, Realm of New Thought, designed to provide a platform for youth around the globe to talk about news and politics. This is part of our series on digital media’s young content creators.
January 7, 2009
We reblog an NPR/ WBUR interview with John Palfrey, where he discusses his research on Facebook usage. Palfrey is a professor at Harvard University Law School and faculty co-director at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society.
January 5, 2009
We hear from another young filmmaker in Chicago. A high school student and Jr. Mentor with the Digital Youth Network, Shani discusses her experience working on film projects including a documentary about the history of public housing. This post is part of our series hearing from youth artists and content creators in digital media.
January 1, 2009
A young writer and filmmaker from Chicago discusses his role in making “Division 201,” a film about racial divisions in a high school classroom. The film was produced through the IFP-Chicago Mentorship Program, and written, directed and crewed entirely by students from the Digital Youth Network. This post is part of our series hearing from youth artists and content creators in digital media.
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