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The first article,“The Arthur Interactive Media Study: Initial Findings From a Cross-Age Peer Mentoring and Digital Media-Based Character Development Program,” by Edmond Bowers and others started the study by using the Arthur Interactive Media (AIM). AIM was used to observe the engagement of elementary kids in interactive graphic novels and activities that were offered online. MainContinue reading “1/21 Blog Post”

The main theme for all of the readings were comic books and how children can benefit from them being introduced into the education curriculum. After reading Secret Coders by Yang and Holmes, I couldn’t help but think about how much this book could teach children who are learning about material that is difficult from them toContinue reading “1/16 Blog Post”

The article by Collin and Halverson first summarizes many challenges in relation to digital technology. It then argues that new technology brings different learning opportunities but also has significant challenges due to affordances of digital media. The Gaiman argues the importance of reading and how it benefits individuals futures. He emphasizes that books of allContinue reading “1/14 Blog Post”

The video Arts and stories started off with the conversation about how public education represents our best great hope for the future of our young people in U.S.. Erica Halverson argues that schools are not focusing on what is most important for the future of the children. She then emphasizes art is very important forContinue reading “1/9 Blog Post”

My name is Alicia Sloss. I am a fourth year Human Development major with a Minor in Education. My favorite form of media is video games and Netflix but also like listening to music. The last book I read was Girl time which was for my EDU 100 class last quarter.