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Interesting Uses of Technology: Virtual Libraries in Second Life

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She came to the Nonprofit Commons to share her areas of expertise in media literacy, human-computer interaction, and the impact of the digital revolution on education and libraries. "Second Life libraries are examples of immersive learning environments ," explained Dr. Hill. Success in Second Life.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This morning I attended the MacArthur Foundation Digital Learning briefing that was taking place at the Natural History Museum in NYC. These are complex learning environments where young people are making decisions, learning and collaborating with peers, etc. local time). It isn't entertainment.

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