Women in Sciences - Progress Stalled?
Filed by Christine C. • March 8, 2010
An in-depth article looks at the importance of women in STEM careers and what can be done to encourage more participation.
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“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.
Barbie Gets Tech
Filed by Christine C. • February 16, 2010
Armed with pink glasses and a pink laptop, Barbie takes on the role of computer engineer—her 126th career.
Meet the iGeneration
Filed by Christine C. • February 10, 2010
Younger than Millennials and more wired, this newly named demographic has high expectations of the world around them. Plus, teens at a tech conference plot the future.
Responses to Kaiser Study on Media Usage
Filed by Christine C. • January 27, 2010
Last week’s news that media usage among young people is up—to seven and a half hours a day—sparked a number of responses from digital media experts.
Growth Through Blogging: Study Shows How Blogging Aids Social and Cognitive Development
Filed by Christine C. • January 25, 2010
The January issue of the Journal of Adolescent Research has a number of interesting articles, including one that looks at how normative developmental processes shape individuals’ blogging practices during adolescence and emerging adulthood.
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.
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