Our colleague at Fablevision, Peter Reynolds, lead an interactive investigation with actor Eric Close at the National Educational Computing Conference to demonstrate how technology can impact learning and excite children about education. The event was hosted by Verizon Foundation’s Thinkfinity.org, which offers elementary through high school teachers resources across eight academic disciplines, from science to English to mathematics, to improve student achievement.
Peter, well-known for the children’s books “The Dot,” and “Ish” among the array of fabulous and creative Fablevision products, said:
“My mission is to inspire creativity and self-expression – and so I’m continually exploring new ways to invite young people to the literacy party…Technology has opened exciting new doors for classrooms to produce digital film makers, animators, staff writers, and publishers – preparing them to be the next-generation of technically literate citizens and employees”
Needless to say, we’re also enthusiastic supporters of technology in learning environments. We are currently working on a Media Literacy program that expands the concept of literacy to include producing content, not just critically evaluating what’s out there. Bravo Peter! And hat’s off to Verizon for promoting the positive use of media.
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.