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New “Makeology” Book by Cyberlearning Authors

Congratulations to Kylie Peppler, Erica Halverson, and Yasmin B. Kafai, on their new book Makeology (2016). Volume 1 introduces the emerging landscape of the Maker Movement and its connection to interest-driven learning. Volume 2 highlights leading researchers and practitioners ...
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NSF DUE Division Director Search

NSF announces a nationwide search for Division Director for the Division of Undergraduate Education in the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). View the Dear Colleague Letter that describes the requirements and how to apply. The mission of EHR is ...
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CL16 Recap

Keynotes, a storify live blog, and reflections by CL16 co-chair Jeremy Rochelle’s are now available. Watch Webcast recordings of the keynotes and special speakers Check out the Storify of the event based on tweets posted with #NSFCL16 Read Jeremy’s reflections in blog ...
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Interviewees for NSF I-CORPS-L Teams Needed

CIRCL community members are needed to serve as interviewees for NSF I-CORPS-L Teams developing new educational technologies. Interviewees who represent different populations (K-12 teachers, university faculty, administrators, education industry representatives, etc.). If you are willing to participate, it offers excellent ...
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NSF CAREER Proposals

NSF CAREER proposals due July 20, 21, or 22, depending on program. NSF encourages submission of proposals from junior faculty members at all CAREER-eligible organizations.
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CSCL 2017: Preliminary Call for Papers

CSCL 2017 will be held June 18-21, 2017 at Drexel University & The University of Pennsylvania. The conference theme focuses on the need to consider issues such as equity, access, and inclusion in the design, implementation, and deployment of computer-supported ...
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STELAR Webinar: NSF Educational R&D Programs

This webinar on June 30 will provide an overview of NSF funding opportunities for educational research and development projects that focus on STEM learning and learning environments, STEM workforce development, and broadening participation in STEM.
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Video Showcase

Watch the 20 cyberlearning videos! The 2016 Showcase drew more than 23,500 unique visitors in 145 countries (86.2% of traffic from the US and the rest from abroad.) It included 157 presentations from 403 presenters and co-presenters. Some videos received special recognition. ...
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Computer app whets children’s appetites for eco-friendly meals

Emma Mercier describes her work developing the Food for Thought app, which educates young people about the carbon footprint associated with the foods they eat.
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HICSS 2017 Mini Track: Learning within Digital and Social Media

Learning within Digital and Social Media A “mini track” at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, (HICSS-50) January 4-7, 2017, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii We solicit papers on how human learning takes place via interactive and social processes enabled or supported by ...
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