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 Horizon has thus far developed Magic Porthole™ thanks to a Planning Grant from The National Science Foundation for Informal Science Education, and support from Peter and Helen Haje, other individuals, several supporters for Horizon’s filming in Bonaire (by Oscar-winning cinematographer Nick Caloyianis), and substantial contributions of talent and services.
The five reef creature characters are based on actual creatures to represent learning-type role models with different abilities and preferences. They were chosen and designed with input from the Psychology of Ability, Competencies, and Expertise Center (PACE) at Tufts University (formerly at Yale). Professor Linda Jarvin, Ph.D. Associate Research Professor, Tufts University, Department of Education, Deputy Director, Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies and Expertise (PACE) (formerly at Yale) http://pace.tufts.edu
Many others have worked with Horizon to develop Magic Porthole. They include: William F. Finnegan, the M.I.T. Education Arcade, Mason Bryant Howard, and many others who will be listed when the Magic Porthole site is launched.
Keep checking to learn about Magic Porthole collaborative efforts with museums, aquariums, and others are collaborating with Horizon. Special pages with activities and links to collaborator’s Web sites will be developed. |
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