I am always on the lookout for media technologies that are used in positive ways. Here are two examples coming from completely different angles.
Information Radically Improves Economic Viability
The Manobi foundation uses technology to provide rural farmers in Africa with current market prices. I have written about them [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Psychology'
Using Cell Phones and Video Games to Solve Social Problems
February 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Culture & Change, Psychology, Society
Tags: Cell phones·Evoke·Manobi·TED·Video Games
Using Cognitive Efficiency in Visual Data: Crisis Mapping in Haiti
January 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Cognition, Psychology, Social Media
This is an example of a brilliant use of social media. I learned about this from one of may favorites Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Use Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change. Ushahidi are mapping crisis information from Haiti. They have integrated various data input sources, [...]
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Five Things to Remember about Social Media
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Psychology, Social Media
If you had any doubts about the impact social networking tools and social media have on the world as we know it, watch this Advertising Age video of Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz talk about the changes they’ve made in their approach to reaching skiers and snow enthusiasts. While this is a great example of [...]
Tags: Social Media
What Courses Should I Take to Study Media Psychology?
November 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Education, Psychology
Wondering what courses make up a media psychology curriculum is common particularly among people thinking about the next steps in their education. Recently a young woman from Athlone High School for Girls in South Africa posed this question, so I am sharing my response here. It is exciting to hear that people all around the [...]
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Pursuing a Career in Psychology, Education, and Interactive Media
October 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Education, Psychology
I always enjoy getting questions from people interested in integrating media applications into their field of study or in pursuing a career in media psychology. The questions come from around the world and are always full of enthusiasm for learning, the potential of media technologies, and making a positive contribution to society. It [...]
