Connecting Informal and Formal Learning Experiences in the Age of Participatory Media

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Bull, G., Thompson, A., Searson, M., Garofalo, J., Park, J., Young, C. & Lee, J. (2008). Connecting Informal and Formal Learning Experiences in the Age of Participatory Media. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 8(2), 100-107. AACE.
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Journal Information

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
ISSN 1528-5804
Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2008
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

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Authors

Glen Bull, University of Virginia, United States; Ann Thompson, Iowa State University, United States; Mike Searson, Kean University, United States; Joe Garofalo, University of Virginia, United States; John Park, Carl Young, John Lee, North Carolina State University, United States

Abstract

The renaissance stimulated by the World Wide Web is generating multiple formats and channels of communication and creativity. These include blogs, wikis, instant messaging, and texting in the realm of writing, podcasting in audio, countless sites such as Flickr for distribution and sharing of images, and video shared via YouTube and other sites. The Pew Internet and American Life project reports that the majority of all teens are now engaged in active creation of online content. The rise of social media reflects new opportunities and outlets for creativity.

References

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2. Moran, P. (2008). The learning times they are a-changin. Retrieved from the Viewpoints section of the SchoolNet.com Web site: www.schoolnet.com/Viewpoints08/Customized%20Leadership/Pages/ViewpointPost.as px?PostID=3&Paged=True&Page=1#0
3. National Science Foundation. (2006). Informal science education program solicitation (NSF 06-520). Retrieved from www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06520/nsf06520.htm
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