Experts to Discuss How Digital Media are Changing Learning
Contact: Andy Solomon, 312-917-0313, asolomon@macfound.org
CHICAGO, March 28, 2011 /Standard Newswire/-- Digital media are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic life. This event features experts, film clips, and demonstration projects that explore how digital media can enhance learning in and out of the classroom.
What: A conversation on re-imagining learning
Who: Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library Shani Edmonds, Founding Student, Digital Youth Network Robert Gallucci, President, MacArthur Foundation Mark Nieker, President, Pearson Foundation Nichole Pinkard, Visiting Associate Professor, DePaul University Katie Salen, Professor, Parsons the New School for Design Connie Yowell, Director, Education, MacArthur Foundation
Where: Spertus Institute Auditorium, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
When: Thursday, March 31, 2010, 5:30 p.m. Demonstration projects and reception to follow on 9th floor
This event is open to the press and public.
More information is available at macfound.org/events