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3/31/10
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Christine C.
One-Third of U.S. Population Uses Public Library Internet; Social Networking, Education Most Popular
A new report reveals several surprising facts about how much Americans, and especially young and low-income Americans, rely on public libraries for internet access—and the educational (as well as socio-economic) benefits that come along with it.3/24/10
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Christine C.
PLAYBACK: A Look at the National Education Technology Plan and National Broadband Plan
Plus: Tips and tools from InspirED; Michiko Kakutani’s review of books on the influence of digital media; an interview with Eric Gordon of Participatory Chinatown—all in Spotlight’s news round-up on digital media and learning.3/04/10
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Sarah J.
“The Digital World of Young Children: Emergent Literacy”
A new report from the Pearson Foundation examines how digital media is affecting early literacy around the globe.2/26/10
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Sarah J.
Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape
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.2/25/10
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Barbara R.
Toward a New Ecosystem of Learning: Reflections on the Digital Media and Learning Conference
Highlights include talks on the participation gap by S. Craig Watkins, and Sonia Livingstone on learning and risk taking.1/21/10
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Christine C.
Kaiser Study: Kids Age 8 to 18 Spend More Than Seven Hours a Day With Media
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.5/06/09
Filed by
Sarah J.
Where Learning Happens
MacArthur grantee Brigid Barron sits down with Informal Science for a wide-ranging interview on looking for learning in unexpected places.2/23/09
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Connie Yowell
Recent Links in Digital Media & Learning
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.2/13/09
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Michael Levine
Michael H. Levine and Carly Shuler: Pockets of Potential
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.1/30/09
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Anne Balsamo
Anne Balsamo: Videos and Frameworks for “Tinkering” in a Digital Age
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.1/22/09
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Marsha L. Semmel
Semmel, Ray, Lukash, & Cherry: IMLS and the WebWise Conference
Leadership from the Institute of Museum and Library Services describe their work and partnerships to put on the annual and upcoming WebWise conference.1/19/09
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Anthony Bryk
Anthony Bryk & Arthur Levine: Convenings to Take Stock and Look Ahead in Digital Media and Learning
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.1/15/09
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Sarah J.
[Reblogged] Cathy Davidson: Digital Media and Learning at MLA
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.1/08/09
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Mosea Harris
Mosea Harris: Realm of New Thought
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.1/07/09
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Sarah J.
