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August 20, 2009 - From the field
Building an Encyclopedia of Life
Now two years old, the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL), an ambitious effort to create a web page for every known living species, offers public access to more than 150,000 species pages with expert-verified information. Read More
July 30, 2009 - From the field
New Digital Library Space Opened for Teens in Chicago
YouMedia, a new digital library space for teens, opened this month at the Chicago Public Library. Supported by MacArthur, the new space is designed to engage young adults with library resources and connect them to Chicago ... Read More
June 30, 2009 - Publication
The Future of Learning Institutions in a Digital Age
The single most important characteristic of the Internet is its capacity for world-wide community and the limitless exchange of ideas. Read More
June 9, 2009 - In the Media
"MacArthur Foundation Launches Virtual Island in Second Life"
From Philanthropy News Digest
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June 9, 2009 - In the Media
"Goodman Theatre And Science Chicago Team Up To Present Three Free Readings, 6/8, 6/15 And 6/22"
From Broadway World
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June 9, 2009 - In the Media
"Nonprofits Blaze Virtual Trails in Second Life Mixed Reality Lounge"
From The Huffington Post
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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 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
"South Los Angeles Community News Website Offers Lessons for All"
From the Online Journalism Review
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May 6, 2009 - In the Media
"Purdue Students, Alumnus Win National New Media and Learning Competition with Digital Democracy Contest"
From Media Newswire
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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 28, 2009 - Press release
MacArthur Announces 2009 Winners of Award for Creative & Effective Nonprofits
MacArthur announced that eight organizations in five countries will receive the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. 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
