New Digital Media and Learning research hub

Mimi Ito sez, "We've just announced a new research hub and web site for the field of digital media and learning, funded by a $2.97 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation. This is a key component of a broader $85 million effort on the part of the foundation to mobilize digital media and online networks to transform learning. The web site will feature a database of resources relevant to the field, as well as a group blog. Contributors include danah boyd, Cathy Davidson, Liz Losh, Howard Rheingold, Raquel Recuero, and Connie Yowell."

Mimi is a highly regarded researcher on the sociology of digital networks, and the Digital Youth Project she led is a must-must read for anyone who cares about digital media and young people. I can't wait to see what she and her team do with this project.

Digital Media and Learning (Thanks, Mimi!)

Previously:

Digital Youth Project: If you care about kids and want to understand how they use technology and why, this is a must-read/a>

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davegroff | #1 | 08:36 on Tue, Oct.27 | Reply

Too bad a username and password are required.

Cory Doctorow | #2 | 08:45 on Tue, Oct.27 | Reply

Bugger -- that was supposed to go live at 8AM pacific, 45 min ago...

Anonymous | #3 | 08:48 on Tue, Oct.27 | Reply

here's a relevant link

http://digitallearning.macfound.org/site/c.enJLKQNlFiG/b.2029199/k.94AC/Latest_News.htm

Charles Shopsin | #4 | 14:36 on Tue, Oct.27 | Reply

I really wonder what the process is that leads to a 2.97 million dollar grant. Why not an even three?

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