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Educator Training on “Understanding Youth in the Digital Age” this Thursday!

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

In case you know of someone who might be interested, Global Kids will be holding our next professional development training this Thursday, April 15th on the topic of "Understanding Youth in the Digital Age."  How do you respond when your student friends you on Facebook? How can you formalize the learning that youth experience through…

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Yehoodi 3.0 Going Live on December 28!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

After lots of planning, coding, head-scratching and bickering, I am extremely excited to announce that the new Yehoodi 3.0 site is about to launch!  For the past 11 years, Yehoodi.com has been the virtual hangout for thousands of swing dance and swing jazz enthusiasts from around the world.  While our web platform has served us…

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Conscience Unconference Session on Games and Human Rights Education

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

On Saturday, December 5, I had the pleasure of joining about 30-40 other participants at the "Conscience Unconference" in Washington DC, sponsored by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Center for History and New Media.  Having experienced a few unconferences before, I knew coming in that the quality of the experience would lie largely…

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Conscience Unconference explores intersection of social media and human rights

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

This Saturday, December 5, I will be participating in the "Conscience Unconference" at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.  This looks to be a very interesting gathering of museum professionals, activists, educators and academics to discuss "problems, practicalities, and opportunities of using social media to further the missions of 'institutions of conscience' —…

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Lindy hoppers around the world creating photos & videos for Frankie’s 95th birthday!

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

Frankie Manning leading the Shim Sham at the NYSDS dance, December 2008.  Video courtesy of vwluong. Today is the first day of "Frankie Week," taking place from March 12-22 — eleven days for lindy hop scenes from around the world to create social media to get them excited about Frankie Manning's 95th birthday in May….

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Interviewing DMC (of Run-DMC) about hip-hop, virtual worlds and youth

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

I had a remarkable opportunity to interview hip-hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame today! I caught up with Dee at the Engage Expo at Jacob Javitz Center this morning, who was here to promote his new virtual space DMC World.  We had a very interesting discussion about hip-hop culture, virtual worlds, digital games,…

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DMC launches first hip-hop virtual world: where’s my digital Adidas?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

I just got word that Hip hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame is opening the first hip-hop oriented virtual world, called DMC World. Officially launching next week, the 3d environment will include a rooftop club overlooking a "crazy NYC skyline", a VIP screening room, a "VIP access-only backstage hangout", and a stage to…

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Rafi on differing social media strategies of the Israeli Government

Posted on January 4, 2009 by

My buddy Rafi posts on his new blog Empathetics a very insightful commentary on how different branches of the Israeli government are using social media during this latest Gaza conflagration.  In short, the Israeli military is employing the old "throw it against the wall and see what sticks" approach versus the Israeli diplomatic corps more…

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Freestyle to “Booty Swing” by Parov Stelar

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