Jonathan Fanton, President
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
http://www.macfound.org
Read More: Visit the President’s page
Why Digital Media and Learning?
I think understanding how, if at all, young people are changing because of digital media is one of the most important issues MacArthur is exploring. Changes in how they think, learn, exercise judgment, interact with others and express their creativity may have significant implications for how we think about social and civic institutions--our schools and public libraries--in the 21st century.
Recent Posts:
- Jonathan Fanton: Looking Forward to MacArthur’s Second Year in Digital Media and Learning (January 10, 2008)
- Launching a Year-Long Exploration: Philanthropy in Virtual Worlds (June 22, 2007)
- Invitation to Virtual World Event on Philanthropy (June 12, 2007)
- New Grants, Reflections on Spotlight’s Launch (December 21, 2006)
- Welcome from the MacArthur Foundation (October 19, 2006)
Description of Current Work:
The MacArthur Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual creativity, strengthens institutions, helps improve public policy, and provides information to the public, primarily through support for public interest media.
Selected Publications/Projects/Articles/Press:
Exploring the possibilities of technology, President’s essay, 2006
