The Arts and Play as Educational Media in the Digital Age

Robert Albrecht received his doctorate in media ecology from New York University where he studied under Neil Postman. His book Mediating the Muse (Dorothy Lee Award) and his song cycle Song of the Poet (John Culkin Award) were both honored by the Media Ecology Association. Besides his lifelong work with children, Albrecht has taught media arts at New Jersey City University for over 20 years. Carmine Tabone holds an Ed.S. from Seton Hall University and a M.A. from New York University and has been leading theater and education projects for young people and teachers since 1970. Tabone is the founder and the director of the Educational Arts Team. He has written three handbooks, co-written numerous articles and co-authored a book on the uses of drama for interpersonal and academic growth.

Prologue – Introduction: When Change Changed – The Digital Storm – A Descent into the Maelström: The Digital Environment of Childhood – The Faustian Dilemma: The Unintended Consequences of Digital Media – Building Noah’s Arks: Media Environments and Counterenvironments – The Man Who Had No Story: Why the Arts in Education Matter –Teaching as a Creative Activity – The Oral Curriculum: A Prelude to Literacy and Learning – Building a Bridge to Literacy: Drama in Education as a Pedagogical Method – The Seesaw Principle: Summer Camp as Counterenvironment – Epilogue – Index.