Spotlight on Digital Media And Learning

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.

Where Learning Happens

MacArthur grantee Brigid Barron sits down with Informal Science for a wide-ranging interview on looking for learning in unexpected places.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

[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.

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.

[Reblogged] John Palfrey on Facebook Usage

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.

Shani Edmond: A Future in Film

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.

Terrence Thompson: Student Produced Film, “Division 201”

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.