Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Research about the physical space can impact learning, can be found here. The course is about how to leverage networks and social media for learning and impact. Classroom style with desks puts a barrier between the students and the instruction, especially when people are using laptops or tablets to take notes.

Training 123

Training Train Design Classroom 123

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

Mentioned recent studies about taking laptops out of the classroom and there is a problem with using old metrics and it is important to look for new metrics and rethink learning environments in general. New learning environment puts games at the center. It is a new form of teaching, not just skill-based learning.

Game 50

Game Change Metrics Learning Environment 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

The MacArthur Foundation announced that it will be funding a five-year $50 million initiative, mostly for research, to try to understand how young people are using digital media and its impact learning. These are complex learning environments where young people are making decisions, learning and collaborating with peers, etc.

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Digital Learning Media Avatar 50

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

But last year, over Thanksgiving, I sat next to a man who was working on his laptop (not an activity that invites conversation), creating a presentation on elementary education and technology. A former superintendent of such a district, he explained the basic premise to me: each student, from kindergarten on, has a personal laptop.

Classroom 22

Classroom Children Museum Model 22