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Digital Reggio
and the children shall lead

Invitation to Participate

Join internationally respected educator, Gary Stager, in an effort to influence the future of primary education. Despite two decades of attempts at school computer integration, little has been done to provide primary-age children with meaningful, constructive, computationally-rich learning opportunities. Primary classrooms have too few computers, most used in trivial ways. While societal concerns about the crisis in secondary education have dominated the agenda, few reform efforts have been attempted in the lower grades. Digital Reggio is an attempt to rethink all aspects of the primary learning environment.

Named for the Italian city of its birth, Reggio Emilia education is a revolutionary approach to learning grounded in the belief that children of all ages are capable of learning powerful ideas when immersed in a culture of respect, authentic materials, collaboration and documentation. Adults guide the learning process through reflective practice and careful listening to the hundred languages of children.

Call for Participation
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The Digital Reggio Consortium will:

  • Advocate the addition of computational technology to the ubiquitous materials found in primary classrooms
  • Use computers, robotics and digital construction materials in the spirit of Reggio Emilia
  • Apply the principles of Reggio education to older grade levels
  • Provide professional development and consulting services to school members of the Digital Reggio consortium
  • Disseminate information regarding Reggio Emilia education with interested educators via the Internet
  • Build an online community to share Digital Reggio research, project ideas and reflective practice with colleagues around the world

Other resources

The Best Kept Secret This Side of Italy

Reggio Emilia links from Clearinghouse on Early Education & Parenting

Some Reggio lessons for US educators

Reggio readling list

Reggio events & organizations

Digital Reggio Consortium schools will have access to Mr. Stager’s consulting, teaching and professional development services. They will collaborate on research & development activities and have the opportunity to present their work at major international events.

Schools interested in shaping the future of primary school education should contact Gary Stager.

Other resources will be added to this site regularly.

 

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