Project New Media Literacies: Preparing Students For A Globally Interconnected World
Learn how MIT’s Project New Media Literacies (NML) is engaging young people and equipping them with the social skills and cultural competencies required to become full participants in an emerging media landscape. Intended as a multimedia activity center where people can come learn more about the new media literacies, acquire new skills, and practice them through “challenges”, NML offers many opportunities for teachers and students alike.
This groundbreaking episode featuring NML’s Research Director, Erin Reilly (SL: EBReilly Ocello), will be hosted by Peggy Sheehy (SL: Maggie Marat), and will feature a 30-minute interview, followed by informal Q&A with the live studio audience. Erin will provide an introduction to this multimedia activity center, and will share ways educators can incorporate these activities into their classrooms or after school programs.
Episode Archive
Location: ISTE Broadcast Studio:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ISTE%20Island%203/197/238/23
Erin Reilly
SL: EBReilly Ocello
Erin B. Reilly is a recognized expert in the design and development of thought-provoking and engaging educational content powered by virtual learning and new media applications. Currently, Erin is the Research Director for Project New Media Literacies (NML), an initiative funded in part by the MacArthur Foundation that supports research and innovative teaching methods to engage today’s digital kids.
Before joining NML, Erin co-founded and acted as CEO of Platform Shoes Forum (PSF), a non-profit organization that researches and develops digital learning platforms for youth. She is co-creator of PSF's model program Zoey's Room, a national online community for 10-14 year-old girls, encouraging their creativity through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Zoey's Room has proven results in advancing STEM and Media Literacy skills.
In 2007, Erin received a national educational Leaders in Learning Award from Cable in the Classroom for her innovative approach to learning through Zoey's Room and was selected as one of the National School Boards Association's "20 to Watch" educators.
Erin is a graduate of Emerson College and has her Master of Fine Arts degree from Rockport College, a subsidiary of the International Film and Television Workshops.
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