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May 27, 2009 - From the field

Edutopia Announces the Digital Generation Project

Edutopia's Digital Generation Project is the culmination of a yearlong investigation into the media-rich, networked lives of today's digital generation. Read More
May 21, 2009 - Video
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Virtual Worlds and Philanthropy

MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton and Cory Ondrejka, Co-founder of Second Life, discuss the potential of virtual worlds for social good. Web simulcast and live audio stream produced by Treet.tv.

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May 18, 2009 - Press release

MacArthur Island Opens in Virtual World of Second Life

MacArthur Island opened in the virtual world of Second Life. The island is a new laboratory for MacArthur’s two-year exploration of virtual worlds. Read More
May 6, 2009 - In the Media

"Do You Seafood?"

From The Daily Nexus
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May 1, 2009 - Press release

Study Underscores Importance of Web 2.0 for Learning

A study by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) found the actual use of Web 2.0 to improve the learning environment in U.S. schools is quite limited. Read More
April 16, 2009 - Speech

Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the 2009 Digital Media & Learning Competition Award Luncheon

In congratulating the winners of the 2009 DML Competition, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton notes how the emerging field of digital media and learning requires innovative research and knowledge-sharing. Read More
April 16, 2009 - Publication
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Digital Media & Learning Competition Brochure

The Digital Media & Learning Competition, now in its second year, is an annual effort designed to find — and to inspire — the most novel uses of new media in support of learning. In April 2009, the Competition ... Read More
March 30, 2009 - Press release

New Online Journal to Examine Media and Learning

MIT Press, in cooperation with the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education (MITE) and supported by the MacArthur Foundation, is pleased to announce the publication of the first issue of The International Journal of Learning and ... Read More

  • Representative Grants

    Chicago Community Foundation

    Chicago, Illinois
    2013

    $1,700,000 To fund the Hive Learning Network Chicago and other activities that exemplify and advance Connected Learning.

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    Mozilla Foundation

    Mountain View, California
    2012

    $1,250,000 To develop and design a digital badge infrastructure for accreditation of learning and skills

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    Institute of Play

    New York, New York
    2011

    $1,800,000 To develop the Quest to Learn schools in New York City and Chicago (over three years).

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    Community Funds

    New York, New York
    2013

    $1,500,000 To fund the Hive Learning Network New York City.

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    Mills College

    Oakland, California
    2010

    $4,500,000 To support the research network on youth, new media, and public participation (over three years).

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  • Reports on Digital Media & Learning

    Published by the MIT Press, these reports present findings from research on how young people learn, play, socialize and participate in civic life.

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