DML Conference 2013: Democratic Futures
Published By S. Craig Watkins On February 22nd 2013. Under Uncategorized
President Barack Obama recently ended his post-State of the Union tour in his adopted hometown of Chicago. Roughly two weeks earlier a group of young Chicago residents started an online petition ... Read More
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The Miracle of Connected Learning
Published By S. Craig Watkins On February 11th 2013. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning, Research, Technology + Education
This is the first in a series of feature commentaries that highlight key themes from the report, Connected Learning: An Agenda for Research and Design.
One of the more interesting assertions ... Read More
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From Theory to Design: Exploring the Power & Potential of ‘Connected Learning,’ Part Two
Published By S. Craig Watkins On October 9th 2012. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning, Research, Technology + Education
One of the more compelling aspects of connected learning is the opportunity for students to create personalized learning pathways that establish important links across the different nodes in their learning ... Read More
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From Theory to Design: Exploring the Power & Potential of ‘Connected Learning’, Part One
Published By S. Craig Watkins On July 31st 2012. Under Digital Media and Learning, Mobile Learning, Research, Technology + Education
Introduction
This summer I attended summer school…well kind of. For three weeks in June I worked with a great team to implement a digital media and design project with high school ... Read More
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Why Critical Design Literacy is Needed Now More Than Ever
Published By S. Craig Watkins On May 1st 2012. Under Digital Media and Learning, Technology + Education
One thing is clear in our work at Texas City High School (TCHS) this year: students like to create their own media. Students at TCHS create their own YouTube channels, ... Read More
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A Conversation at the New York Times About Race, Technology and the 21st Century
Published By S. Craig Watkins On February 26th 2012. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning
Earlier this month the New York Times hosted an intriguing conversation about race, technology, and the future. The event was organized by Tom Holcomb and moderated by New York Times reporter, Ron Nixon. The Times' ... Read More
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Digital Divides: Navigating the Digital Edge
Published By S. Craig Watkins On February 9th 2012. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning, Research, Social Media, Technology + Education, Teens and Technology
In a piece that I just published in the International Journal of Media and Learning I argue that many of the challenges related to technology, equity, and diversity remain viable ... Read More
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What Schools are Really Blocking When They Block Social Media
Published By S. Craig Watkins On January 25th 2012. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning, Research, Social Media, Technology + Education, Teens and Technology
The debates about schools and social media are a subject of great public and policy interests. In reality, the debate has been shaped by one key fact: the almost universal ... Read More
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‘Connected Learning’ in Edge Communities
Published By S. Craig Watkins On November 15th 2011. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning, Research, Social Media, Technology + Education, Teens and Technology
For more than eight weeks now I have been working with a high school in the Central Texas area, getting to know students, teachers, and administrators. Along with a fantastic ... Read More
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Conectar Iguladad: Argentina’s Bold Move to Build an Equitable Digital Future
Published By S. Craig Watkins On September 15th 2011. Under Digital Divides, Digital Media and Learning, Social Media, Technology + Education, Teens and Technology
I recently had a chance to participate in a wonderful conference in Buenos Aires. El Congreso Internacional de Inclusión Digital Educativa (The International Conference on Digital Inclusion Education) was an event that celebrated and ... Read More
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