School, work and play: decoding digital age shifts

Citation

Williamson B (2011) School, work and play: decoding digital age shifts. DML Central, 01.04.2011. http://dmlcentral.net/blog/ben-williamson/school-work-and-play-decoding-digital-age-shifts

Abstract
First paragraph: Learning with digital media is often articulated through an affective vocabulary of play, informality, enjoyment, and creativity, as opposed to the formality, standards and routines of conventional schooling. This difference in the language of learning corresponds with changing patterns in work. Employers now claim they want to hire more playful and creative recruits with portfolios of experience in social networking and online virtual worlds.

Keywords
Assessment; Childhood; Digital Media; Identity; Participation

Notes
Output Type: Blog post