technology
PBS Report on Teachers and Digital Media
Submitted by Joe Douillette on March 19, 2010 - 12:35pm.Teachers are increasingly positive in their use, acceptance and attitudes
toward digital media and social networking, according to the seventh
annual PBS survey on media and technology use. The findings for pre-K teachers—
surveyed this year for the first time—mirror the strong interest of K–12
teachers in digital media and social networking.
join MIT's Dept of Play working group
Submitted by admin on February 22, 2010 - 8:30pm.You're invited to join MIT's Dept of Play working group! rsvp now for first mtg in early March read more »
From Egypt to Virtual 3D: Afrofuturism in Virtual Worlds
Submitted by Nettrice Gaskins on February 11, 2010 - 11:17am.**Just in time for Black History Month!**
This is my take on films such as Avatar 3D and perhaps a way to use popular culture to study history and heritage, e.g. Ancient Egypt. read more »
PBS Digital Nation: My Thoughts
Submitted by Nettrice Gaskins on February 11, 2010 - 10:30am.^This is me/my avatar dancing with a student and a visiting visual artist in Second Life.
There has always been technological change (printing press, photography, film, etc.). I believe the recent PBS Frontline exposé Digital Nation, is attempting to address how technology is changing society, from passive consumers to active producers and continuous learners. read more »

