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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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