Multimedia and hip-hop for experiential education

This paper describes recent work on two student-centered learning environment projects that take experiential approaches to education through the creative and exploratory use of digital media in structured learning environments. The paper examines the use of media creation tools, the development of hybrid physical/digital learning environments, innovative curriculum design, and hybrid strategies for assessment. The research methods employed focus on the role of digital media in facilitating human-to-human interaction between teachers and groups of students while utilizing a variety of instructional methods.