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Banksy Continues New York Takeover With Mobile Garden And "Rocket Attack" Video. Last week, British street artist and folk hero Banksy launched "Better Out Than In," an ongoing exhibit in New York, and something of an artist residency on the streets of the city.

Banksy Continues New York Takeover With Mobile Garden And "Rocket Attack" Video

Since we first reported on this show, however, the world renowned artist has been busy growing his ideas--in at least one case, literally. As part of the exhibit, Banksy renovated the inside of a New York City delivery truck, turning it into a mobile garden. MOOCs and Museums. Video by Dave Cormier, coiner of the term “MOOC”.

MOOCs and Museums

I just participated in my first Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) – the University of Edinburgh’s E-Learning and Digital Culture. While the content was interesting, if somewhat more theoretical than I was looking for, the experience itself was the educational payoff. Forty thousand students enrolled for the course (and it felt like every one of them replied to the discussion thread I experimentally requested email me all responses – I was cleaning out my inbox for weeks!). LA Youth » Why museums suck. Most museums suck.

LA Youth » Why museums suck

Really they do. Museums always have that cold feeling. Minnesota History Center. From past to present, many “Wow!”

Minnesota History Center

Moments have shaped this great state. Come learn about them in the largest exhibit ever created by the Minnesota Historical Society! Future Insight: GOOD Magazine’s Fascinating Short Documentary. General interest and philanthropy media platform GOOD produced a short documentary on the future of learning which features some top innovators in the educational technology space.

Future Insight: GOOD Magazine’s Fascinating Short Documentary

The documentary provides a hodge-podge of viewpoints about revamping education with the objective of anticipating the kind of world students inherit. Check out some of the highlights below and be sure to set aside 12 minutes to watch this documentary. Etuk is CEO of DimensionU (formerly Tabula Digita), a suite of games focusing on core K-12 subjects. He opens the documentary by claiming the popular educational models of today don’t inspire motivation in students.

But students, he says, have the tendency to motivate themselves. Khan points out his videos can be used individually or in the classroom and encourages students to work at their own pace. Santa Cruz Museum of Art. ← Back to All Events, Art Events, Family Events Note: This event has passed.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art

Rain or Shine! What better way to celebrate Spring’s abundant colors than with a shower of pigmented powder? Come rejoice at our Holi Festival, a Hindu tradition that marks the arrival of Spring by sharing joy, community, and vibrant colors. Maker Cities. There is a great deal of momentum behind the Maker Movement.

Maker Cities

I have previously written about making in schools and in libraries. One thing is clear, people enjoy making stuff like 3D printer bunny rabbits or mobile apps for disaster preparedness, but there isn't necessarily a shared vision for where this movement is headed, or what potential it may hold. As humanity finds itself facing environmental disaster, resource scarcity, political and economic struggle, and various other challenges, a more focused Maker Movement would have the power to address these challenges and innovate on what it means to be human.

Perhaps this group of people who are trying to make the world around them better, perhaps they can make the entire world better while they're at it. So how could a diverse community of makers work toward a shared understanding of what is possible and focus on a common goal? The Maker Movement is influencing the city, and our lives, in five key areas already. Children's Museum opens cafe that doubles as learning center. January 14, 2013|By Eric Lutz, Special to the Tribune Connor Banks was among the first to enjoy a meal at DuPage Children's Museum's new S.M.A.R.T.

Children's Museum opens cafe that doubles as learning center

Cafe, which opened last week. The Cafe; environment reinforces the healthy lifestyle theme with food packaging, signage and a menu design that allows young children to choose a balanced meal for themselves by using pictures if they can't yet read. (DuPage Children's Museum, Handout) The DuPage Children's Museum opened a new cafe operators say will provide healthy food and new learning opportunities for visitors. Named after science, math, art, reading and technology, the S.M.A.R.T. Interactivity and Zoos. A recent article by Wayne LaBar, the founder and principal at Alchemy Studios, outlined some of the growing trends in interactivity in museums…and got me to thinking: Are these also trends we are seeing in zoos and aquariums?

Interactivity and Zoos

If not, should they be? Certainly, interactivity in experience and educational opportunities are important aspects of zoo design. However, our industry may not lead the charge due to the simple fact that zoo visitors come to see animals primarily. Interactivity adds to the experience, elevates the excitement, and could serve as an educational platform, but in the end, guests would be happy just getting to see animals.

Museums face a more difficult challenge in communicating often abstract concepts to their visitors without the benefit of a cute furry face, and thus seem to be the driving force of innovation on interactivity and interpretation in general. See Your Favorite Literary Classics Made Over As Pulp Fiction.