From Theory to Design: Exploring the Power & Potential of ‘Connected Learning,’ Part Two
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 ...
From Theory to Design: Exploring the Power & Potential of ‘Connected Learning’, Part One
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 ...
Why Critical Design Literacy is Needed Now More Than Ever
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, ...
A Conversation at the New York Times About Race, Technology and the 21st Century
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' ...
Digital Divides: Navigating the Digital Edge
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 ...
What Schools are Really Blocking When They Block Social Media
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 ...
‘Connected Learning’ in Edge Communities
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 ...
