Ep 111: Mike Caulfield on the Digital Polarization Initiative

On this episode, Katie is joined by Mike Caulfield, director of blended and networked learning at Washington State University Vancouver, and head of the Digital Polarization Initiative. In these roles, Mike is changing the way that digital literacy is taught. His current initiative with AASCU's American Democracy Project combines a grassroots approach to pedagogical change with a formal 11 school pilot testing new modes of teaching civic online literacy. Segment 1: The Digital Polarization Initiative [00:00-16:25] In this first segment, Mike shares how he got started with the Digital Polarization Initiative. Segment 2: Sharing and Reusing for Researchers [16:26-33:48] In segment two, Mike offers some ideas for how researchers can share their work. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the "Research in Action" podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.