News in “Digital Media & Learning”
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June 14, 2013 -
From the field
Twelve Nonprofits Receive Nearly $1 Million to Support Hive NYC Learning Network
The Hive NYC Learning Network, a coalition of museums, libraries, after-school clubs, and informal learning spaces creates Connected Learning opportunities for youth. Read More
June 13, 2013 -
In the Media
"Clinton Project Promotes ‘Open Badges’ Online Credentials"
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June 13, 2013 -
Press release
Better Futures for 2 Million Americans Through Open Badges
President Bill Clinton announced a Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to massively expand access to a new method of academic and technical skills assessment known as Open Badges. Read More
June 11, 2013 -
Video
"Latinos Key in New Task Force to Link Internet and Learning"
From NBC Latino
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June 10, 2013 -
From the field
Aspen Institute Launches Task Force on Learning and the Internet
The task force is comprised of 20 thought leaders with diverse perspectives in learning, innovation, and safety. Read More
June 7, 2013 -
From the field
Chicago Teens Flock to YOUmedia to Create, Innovate, and Hang Out
Since opening in 2009, the MacArthur-supported YOUmedia Chicago — a learning center for teens at the Harold Washington Library downtown — is attracting between 350 and 500 teenagers a week. Read More
June 7, 2013 -
Info sheet
Information Sheet: Digital Media & Learning
Overview
MacArthur is exploring how digital media are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic life. The goal is to make education more powerful for all students by creating more opportunities ... Read More
June 5, 2013 -
In the Media
"Green Tree Public Library Gets Innovative for Summer"
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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May 29, 2013 -
Video
"Classroom of the Future may be Digital, Says Education Secretary"
From youthtoday.org
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May 28, 2013 -
Press release
Leaning Continues with ‘Summer of Making and Connecting’
The summer campaign is an open invitation to develop a range of activities that will allow educators, young people and others to sample Connected Learning. Read More
May 15, 2013 -
In the Media
"Gearing Up for a Summer of Making, Connecting and Learning by Doing"
From The New York Times
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May 10, 2013 -
Video
"Facebook, Mozilla and the MacArthur Foundation Team Up for a Hackathon to Build a Better Web"
From BetaBeat
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