News in “Digital Media & Learning”
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November 7, 2008 -
From the field
New Web Search Experience Based on Librarian Expertise
Researchers and developers from OCLC, the information schools of Syracuse University, and the University of Washington announced their participation in a new international effort to explore the creation of a more credible Web search. Read More
November 1, 2008 -
Publication
Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings from the Digital Youth Project
This white paper summarizes the results of a three-year ethnographic study, funded by the MacArthur Foundation, examining young people’s participation in the new media ecology. It represents a condensed version of a longer treatment of ... Read More
October 10, 2008 -
Video
Digital Media's Effect on Kids & Learning
To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's efforts to better understand the role of digital media in the lives of our children, visit http://www.macfound.org/dml. Read More
October 10, 2008 -
Video
MacArthur's Commitment to Technology & the Future
To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's commitment to technology, especially digital technology and how it shapes our lives and our enviroments, visit http://www.macfound.org/dml. Read More
September 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"Contest Seeks Applicants in Creative Technology"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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September 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"I’m So Totally, Digitally Close to You"
From The New York Times
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September 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"Can Games Make Your Kid a Better Citizen?"
From NBC News
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September 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"Nigeria: $2 Million Learning Competition - MacArthur Selects Country"
From AllAfrica
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September 16, 2008 -
Publication
Study Shatters Stereotypes About Teens and Video Games
The first national survey of its kind finds that teens' gaming experiences are rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement. Read More
September 16, 2008 -
From the field
New Survey Shatters Stereotypes About Teens and Video Games
A new national survey finds that virtually all American teens play computer, console, or mobile phone games and that the gaming experience is rich and varied, with significant social interaction and potential for civic engagement. The ... Read More
September 10, 2008 -
Video
Announcement of 2007 DML Competition Winners
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the winners of the 2007 Digital Media & Learning Competition. More information on the competition is available at Digital Media & Learning Competition. Read More
August 19, 2008 -
From the field
Common Sense Media Receives Grant to Engage Parents in Kids’ Digital Media Lives
Common Sense Media, the nation's leading nonprofit organization working to improve kids' media lives, received a $500,000 grant from MacArthur. Read More
August 18, 2008 -
Press release
Second Annual Open-Call for Digital Media and Learning Competition
MacArthur, in collaboration with the University of California, Irvine, Duke University and the virtual network HASTAC, announced a second annual digital media and learning competition. Read More
