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Text against an image of maker tools and supplies: Multimodal Scholarship Showcase; An interactive showcase of research and scholarship from the Teachers College community. April 16, 2025 — Smith Learning Theater; Panelists: Beth Rubin, Professor of Social Studies Education, Teachers College, Columbia University Rachel Talbert, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Teachers College, Columbia Uni

5 Takeaways from our 2025 Multimodal Scholarship Showcase Panel

A few things that stood out about scholars' experiences collaborating with DFI to use media

Multimodal Scholarship

Jul 16, 2025
This Gemini-created AI image features a group of 4 students in a library or study room setting. They are all facing each other, 3 sitting and 1 standing. There are books, disposable coffee cups, and mobile phones on the table. The 3 sitting students are each holding pens, and one student has his laptop open.

Teaching With and About AI: Reflections from the “AI-Lab for Educators” Pilot Course

A behind-the-scenes look at making an AI course for educators

AIDigital Pedagogy

Apr 24, 2025
The Pricks and Pills logo is medium-blue-gray and all caps, with a light-blue background. Around it is a transparent image of over-the-ear headphones in light pink and purple. There is one small blood drop and two small pill capsules on the letters. The subheading reads “An exhibit that explores the world of diabetes through personal interviews with those diagnosed and their families.”

Interview with the Artist: “Pricks and Pills”

Insights from Anna Charles, creator of this exhibit about experiences with diabetes, featured in the DFI Gallery

Technology for Social GoodMultimodal Scholarship

Apr 16, 2025
Nathan Holbert and Haeny Yoon at microphones in a composition with a yellow background, pop and play season 5 children's media in blue text, and the digital futures institute logo in blue. Nathan has a moustache and apron, Haeny has Columbia baseball hat and stuffed lion

Pop and Play Podcast Releases Fifth Season!

Season focuses on children’s media, featuring experts: creators, scholars, and kids

Multimodal ScholarshipPlay

Mar 10, 2025
square podcast cover image with "curriculum encounters" in white text on a black background and "exploring knowledge wherever you find it" in black text on a light gray background. Background is a painted surface. There is a blue border and the DFI logo.

Curriculum Encounters Podcast: Exploring Knowledge, Wherever You Find It

A new podcast expanding our understanding of curriculum, supported by a Digital Futures Institute podcast fellowship

MultimodalityDigital Pedagogy

Feb 26, 2025
Two students sit in the Smith Learning Theater using VR headsets

Immersive Learning at Teachers College

A three-year journey into the uncharted virtual reality world of learning

Multimodal ScholarshipTechnology for Social GoodPlay

Feb 12, 2025
DFI Circle Logo - four overlapping rings with Digital Futures Institute in the center, then a line and Teachers College, Columbia University in smaller font also within the rings

Welcome to Perspectives: New Insights into Digital Futures

Multimodal posts from DFI staff and affiliates

Multimodal ScholarshipPlayTechnology for Social GoodDigital PedagogyAI

Jan 23, 2025
Groovin' Griot podcast art, with a silhouette of a woman dancing overlaid on a sunflower, red brick colored solid background, and DFI logo in bottom corner with Groovin Griot as text

Reflections on Creating the Groovin' Griot Podcast

Behind the sounds of a podcast on dance and storytelling from throughout the African Diaspora

Multimodal Scholarship

Jan 23, 2025
an image over the shoulder of Kadiatou Tubman, only shoulder and hands visible, holding an ipad with an image of a pedestal and head displayed

Using Video to Model Close Reading

Primary Sources come to intimate life in this video series for the NYC Civil Rights History Project

Multimodal Scholarship

Jan 23, 2025
4 tiles with simple graphics illustrating: "building capacity for school and care providers," "awareness & trust in digital menatal well-being products," "assessment of mental health needs of students" and "sustainable funding options"

Advancing Mental Health Equity for Youth

Joining Headstream to enhance digital mental health access in schools

Technology for Social Good

Jan 23, 2025
A screenshot in four tiles of four realistic looking orange cats generated by bing AI in space ships with windows looking out on space with small variations

AI for Beginners: Getting Started with AI Image Generators

A practical beginner's guide to generating images with AI

Technology for Social GoodAI

Jan 23, 2025
Abu - a media support associate - sitting at podcasting microphone in Studio B, Macy 259.

Podcast Highlights from DFI Studio Hours

Listen to shows from Teachers College community members

Multimodal Scholarship

Jan 23, 2025
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