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Combining Art and Technology Engages Students
To maker-educators Fabrice Florin and Edward Janne, maker ed is not just about the technology: “the real power comes from enabling students to build their own projects, combining art, technology, and storytelling,”...
Category: Educational PracticeFrugal Innovation in Digital Learning
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on what makes a good and accessible digital assignment for faculty and teachers who are not comfortable with digital tools but open to learning and...
Categories: Digital Learning, EquityDigital Learning in British Art Museums
Disclaimer: The Tate Modern is one of my favorite museums. My previous apartment held a place of honor, above the couch, for a poster I picked up there. And, in 2014, I...
Category: Digital LearningWatchworthy Wednesday: Google Expands Free Computer Science Education Program
In its quest to make computer science education free and accessible to everyone, Google is expanding its igniteCS program. The initiative pairs volunteer computer science undergrads, who serve as mentors, and younger...
Category: Digital LearningThe concept of “big data” has been the subject of considerable hype and speculation in recent years. So much so that the dominant technologies and technical practices that generate big data —...
Category: New TrendsWatchworthy Wednesday: Get Your Game On with Research, Design Workshops
If you’re interested in gaming research, how to design educational games and how gaming can be used to promote learning and social impact, you should check out this year’s two gaming workshops...
Category: EdtechLike many of my friends and colleagues, August is the month for deep engagement in course design. If you were to shine a flashlight into this world, you would find me on...
Category: Educational PracticeWatchworthy Wednesday: PBS Mentors Future Journalists
Students at three Los Angeles area high schools this coming school year will be tackling questions about media literacy, work retraining and youth movements as part of a PBS NewsHour video reporting...
Category: Digital Citizenship
