How Digital Education Could Learn From Video Games
Perhaps more than any other media form, video games suffer from connotation. But could that be changing?
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iPhone App Helps Replace Void Left By Dying Google Sky
Thanks to Vito Technology, creating astronomy lessons at home or in the classroom just got easy.
Edudemic+: Adnan Mahumd “Climbing The ladder That Matters”
As much as any other theme, the internet is about individual fulfillment through potent interdependence, and Adnan Mahmud is proof of that.
Introducing The Official Mascot of Edudemic!
Edudemic is growing. Quickly. We’ve got a Contributing Editor, interns, a monthly iPad magazine, a Google+ discussion forum, and daily posts about all the amazing stuff happening in the world of education technology. But we’re not done growing just yet.
I Love This.
What happens when a Harvard student lashes out at someone who didn’t attend the school but is wearing a Harvard hat? Absolutely what I’d hope.
MentorMob: Crowdsourcing Playlists In Pursuit of Learning
A gift and a curse, the internet is full of information. Information, of course, precedes learning, which itself precedes understanding. This underscores the role of sequence in learning—the right information at the right time.
The Future of Teaching Is Virtual: An Interview With Bena Kallick
In a series of emails, I talked with Kallick about learning, specifically teacher development, and the appropriate role of social media in the teacher development process. What follows is part two of our two-part interview (click here for the first part of the interview).
46 Seconds of Inspiration From Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was known for many things. One of those was his ability to mold the world to fit his needs. He was able to distort reality for those around him and get them to go along with just about anything. In a newly-uncovered clip, a younger (and bearded) Steve Jobs waxes philosophical for 46 seconds.
The Future of Teaching Is Virtual: An Interview With Bena Kallick
In a series of emails, I talked with Kallick about learning, specifically teacher development, and the appropriate role of social media in the teacher development process. What follows is part one of our two-part interview.
What Is The Future Of Digital Publishing?
Leading the charge into the next generation of interactive book design is Robin Mitchell-Cranfield, of Vancouver Film School. I had the pleasure of attending Robin’s presentation at Adobe MAX Education Summit where she shed light what’s coming soon to your tablet.
Perfect For Art Teachers: New Program Tracks Mouse Movement, Makes Art
Tired of not being able to draw like Jackson Pollack? Know how to use a computer? Then you’re just a few clicks away from making some seriously interesting art that’s great for both teachers and students. A new program called IOGraph is now available to …
A Harvard Law 3L's Big Plans That Don't Involve Law
When you think of law school, you think of lawyers, thick books, and courtrooms, right? When Darrell Bennett thinks of law school, he thinks of it as a springboard to greatness. A 3L about to graduate Harvard Law School, Darrell is a maverick when it …
Profile: Henry Jenkins, Media Spectator
Gen Y’s seeming addiction to media gets a bad rap these days. We’re all text messages, Twitter and video games. Don’t think video games and movies can help kids learn? Henry Jenkins, Provost’s Professor of Communication, Journalism, and Cinematic Arts at USC, formerly of MIT, …
A Glimpse Into Foursquare’s Offices [PHOTOS]
Foursquare, the social networking system that lets you check-in to places and become mayor, has drawn plenty of media attention and is viewed as the biggest startup in awhile. So what’s the office look like? Well, it looks just like every other startup, complete with …
Bill Gates Visiting Harvard and MIT [VIDEO]
You can watch the live stream right on EduDemic. The talk is taking place at Harvard University at Sanders Theatre from 3:00PM – 4:00PM EST. Live broadcast should begin around 2:45PM EST: What’s Happening: As we mentioned earlier, Bill Gates is currently visiting MIT (the …
@HarvardSocial Blazes Academic Path In Social Media
EduDemic is pleased to announce the fourth entry into our ‘Profiles’ category. This week, we’re featuring a group based at Harvard that specializes in basically getting everyone to communicate and share their ideas using social media. The group goes by the twitter handle @HarvardSocial and …
Harvard's Berkman Center and the Internet: They Just Get It.
The Internet is not as complex as you might think. The Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University knows this. The unassuming yellow building just off the Harvard Law School campus houses a host of big minds and even bigger innovation. The members …
A Frenetic Discussion On Inbound Marketing
As a Harvard student, I am lucky enough to have the chance to meet, greet, and learn from some of the most influential people in a variety of markets. Lucky for me, a class on social media marketing has brought in some great speakers from …
What Is The Future Of The Internet?
[UPDATED 4/5/10 @ 3:30pm - Reflects Google's asking of FCC to ensure universal access] This website launched, fittingly, the same day as the iPad. This “magical and revolutionary device” is supposedly heralding a new era of computing. While it may help the dying newspaper and …