Sasha Barab, Associate Professor of Learning Sciences,
Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Technology,
Barbara Jacobs Chair of Technology
Indiana University (http://www.iub.edu)
Three Expertise Keywords:
civic-engagement, ecology-of-games, situated-cognition
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Why Digital Media and Learning?
...I view the affordances of digital media to be revolutionary for creating meaningful and engaging experiences for youth.
Recent Posts:
- Going to Scale with a Digital Curriculum (August 28, 2009)
- Barab and Gresalfi: Examining the Effects of Game-Based Curricula Across the World (February 12, 2008)
- Barab: Quest Atlantis—A 21st Century Curriculum (February 7, 2007)
Description of Current Work:
My work involves the design of rich learning environments, frequently with the aid of technology, that are designed to assist children in developing their sense of purpose as individuals, as members of their communities, and as knowledgeable citizens of the world.
Selected Publications/Projects/Articles/Press:
1. Curriculum-Based Ecosystems: Supporting Knowing from an Ecological Perspective
3. Relating narrative, inquiry, and inscriptions: A framework for socio-scientific inquiry.
4. From Plato’s Republic to Quest Atlantis: The role of the philosopher-king
