Mission:
The Digital Media Lab of Loyola College has been established to investigate the emergence of computer-based networks, particularly the Internet and the World Wide Web, as a new medium of communication. The Digital Media Lab's activities are concentrated in three primary activities. First, it explores the way in which new communication technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Secondly, it conducts applied research investigating the use of new communications technology in a wide range of different settings. Finally, the Digital Media Lab provides students and teachers with the opportunity to enhance their skills in using new communication technology. The Digital Media Lab's primary objective is to better understand the ramifications of the emergence of a distributed information space.

For more information about what we do, see our list of current projects and non-profit web sites

 

Personnel:
Dr. Elliot King,director of the Digital Media Lab and assistant professor of media studies at Loyola College, Dr. King also serves as principle investigator. He is the co-author of The Online Student (Harcourt Brace: 1995) which explores the use of the Internet and online communication in education and three other books about the Internet.

Megan Sapnar, instructor and web research associate for the Department of Writing and Media, she designs interface graphics, audio/video components, and teaches Introduction to Web Publishing.

Tina Lariviere, graphic designer, web research associate and consultant.

In addition, the center has a technical associate, a student research assistant and independent study students.