MacArthur Foundation Digital Learning Briefing

I got an invitation to live blog this, but unfortunately it is in NYC and I'm in New England. I would love to hear Howard Gardner talk about digital learning ... But wait a second, I could attempt to live blog remotely .... because the session will take place in Second Life and will also be webcasted.

Second Life: NMC Campus Amphitheater (number 5 on the map) (see picture of me above)
(NOTE: Please join "NMC Guests" group for access to Amphitheater)
Webcast link: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=35992 (beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET)

Here's who is talking and what it is about:

Are kids different today because of their exposure to technology? What role do video games, cell phones and social networking websites play in the development of today's children? On Thursday, October 19, 2006, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation will make a major announcement that will generate a greater understanding of the impact technology and digital media has on today's youth.

Attending this press briefing will grant you access to a panel discussion and one-on-one time with some of the greatest minds and most influential s in the fields of technology, digital media, education and learning.

 

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

"Digital Learning" Press Briefing and Panel Discussion

Thursday, October 19, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m ET
Panelists and influential audience members will include:

Dr. Mizuko Ito, Research Scientist, Annenberg Center for Communication, University of Southern California, studying new media

Henry Jenkins, Director of the MIT Comparative Media Studies Program and author of Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide and Fans, Bloggers and Gamers: Exploring Participatory Culture .

Howard Gardner, the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Dr. Nichole Pinkard, Director of Technology and Research Associate, Center for School Improvement, University of Chicago, working to expand after-school media literacy programs

Eric Zimmerman, CEO and founder, gameLab, working to develop new games to support media literacy and design skills in young people