The Global Kids Edge Project

Supporting civic and cultural institutions working on the edge.

Where institutions bring cutting-edge digital media into their programs and are challenged to work on the edge of their comfort level.

Members

  • Carmen Dell'Aria
  • Laura Adriance
  • Peggy
  • Beth M
  • Mirna Tonus
  • Kelly Czarnecki
  • Mirna Wildasin
  • Wesley Fryer
  • Lucian
  • Barry Joseph
  • Mary Driscoll
  • Rockett Power
  • Hillary
  • RH
  • KB
  • JS

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Welcome to the Edge Project Social Network

The Edge Project is part of Global Kids recent support from the MacArthur Foundation to expand the capacity of civic and cultural institutions to use new media as innovative educational platforms that engage youth in learning and promote youth civic participation. More specifically, the Edge Project is interested in civic and cultural institutions bringing cutting edge digital media into their youth educational programs. It is equally interested in where this type of programming - due to technology, its pedagogical implications or both - is a disruptive force challenging the educators and/or the institutional cultural to work on the edge of their comfort level.

Global Kids hopes this site will serve to publicly support these programs, share our findings, and encourage those following this work to connect with one another. Read more about The Edge Project.

Blog Posts

Rik Panganiban

Applications are now open for Winter 2010 Semester of VW Capacity Building Program

Over the month of March 2010, Global Kids will be working with a cohort of 5-8 civic and cultural organizations to introduce them to the myriad applications of virtual worlds for the public sector. The "Virtual World Capacity Building Program," now in its 3rd semester, is a three-week crash course in virtual environments, specifically tailored to the interests and needs of nonprofit institutions. Participating organizations will get to explore different virtual worlds, test out different tools a… Continue

Posted by Rik Panganiban on January 27, 2010 at 6:30pm

Rik Panganiban

Mark of Digital Democracy Blogs about VW Capacity Building Program

VWCB fall09 Mark Belinsky of Digital Democracy
Check out this nice blog post about the VW Capacity Building Program posted by Mark Belinsky… Continue

Posted by Rik Panganiban on December 9, 2009 at 1:09pm

Rik Panganiban

Report on Fall 09 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits

VWCB fall09 group shot
On November 12, Global Kids hosted a Fall 09 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits on MacArthur Island in Second Life (teleport linContinue

Posted by Rik Panganiban on November 25, 2009 at 4:38pm

John Englander

Adding to the metaphor...

I like Theresa's metaphor that SL is like visiting a foreign country without a guidebook. At it's best--flying through islands and over oceans, interacting with colleagues, or finding a powerful image or video--you felt like an explorer stumbling upon something new and exciting. At other times, you felt like you were stuck at customs without a passport :)

For me, the overall experience might best be summed up as reality vs. potential. From 10,000 feet above, it is not hard to see the rem… Continue

Posted by John Englander on November 20, 2009 at 10:27am — 1 Comment

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For groups and individuals interested in the Virtual World Capacity Building Program. We will be using this group to post public announcements of upcoming training sessions and public events.
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Global Kids is actively soliciting applications for the Winter 2010 Semester of the Virtual World Capacity Building Program. For more information, see the VW Capacity Building Group. To apply, go to this link.
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Global Kids is actively soliciting applications for the Winter 2010 Semester of the Virtual World Capacity Building Program. For more information, see the VW Capacity Building Group. To apply, go to this link.
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uCreate is a program about telling stories. It's about inspiring youth to make themselves the heroes in their own self-narratives, planning positive steps they can take now, and envisioning a better future for themselves.
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