“The Digital World of Young Children: Emergent Literacy”
Filed by Sarah J. • March 4, 2010
A new report from the Pearson Foundation examines how digital media is affecting early literacy around the globe.
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Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape
Filed by Sarah J. • February 26, 2010
A new report from Harvard’s Youth and Media Policy Working Group at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society summarizes current research on kids and media safety, privacy and quality.
Toward a New Ecosystem of Learning: Reflections on the Digital Media and Learning Conference
Filed by Barbara R. • February 25, 2010
Highlights include talks on the participation gap by S. Craig Watkins, and Sonia Livingstone on learning and risk taking.
Kaiser Study: Kids Age 8 to 18 Spend More Than Seven Hours a Day With Media
Filed by Christine C. • January 21, 2010
A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that young people age 8 to 18 are spending more time with media than ever before: more than seven and half hours a day—and one hour more than five years ago.
Recent Links in Digital Media & Learning
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.
Michael H. Levine and Carly Shuler: Pockets of Potential
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.
Anne Balsamo: Videos and Frameworks for “Tinkering” in a Digital Age
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.
Semmel, Ray, Lukash, & Cherry: IMLS and the WebWise Conference
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.
Anthony Bryk & Arthur Levine: Convenings to Take Stock and Look Ahead in Digital Media and Learning
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.
[Reblogged] Cathy Davidson: Digital Media and Learning at MLA
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.
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