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Todd Presner on New Media

How are technology and new media changing how we think and learn? Watch this video, a companion to our feature article Mind Games, to get the 30-second take from techie-humanist Todd Presner, associate professor of Germanic languages and Jewish studies and creator of HyperCities virtual time-lapse maps.

For more, also see these related articles:

Sidebar: Digital Humanities: UCLA professors are combining science, art and technology in mysterious ways, from an in-depth look at ancient cities to a unique and progressive way to learn more about meth addictions. Visit each online project for yourself.

Sidebar: The Digital Poet: English Professor Brian Kim Stefans makes his mark in electronic writing, setting letters dancing on film and other innovations.

Visions of Creativity: We asked three artists to share their visions of creativity, which appear in small scale throughout the Mind Games article. Visit Visions to see the images as they were meant to be seen, big and bold.

Flights of Fancy: Bruin faculty from North and South campus offer their unique visual perspectives on creativity.

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Todd Presner on New Media
How do technology and media change how we think and learn? Get the 30-sec. take from techie-humanist Todd Presner.

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Todd Presner on New Media
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