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We are happy to announce a new collection of research papers and opinion pieces on the topic of Algorithmic Rights and Protections of Children, as an MIT Press Works in Progress collection on the open access PubPub Platform. Here we offer an excerpt from our editors’ Introduction. If you’d like to offer comment or criticism… Read more »
We’re delighted to announce the plenary and keynote speakers for this year’s Connected Learning Summit, happening virtually July 7 – 30. We kick off the event with a Plenary panel featuring Tiera Tanksley, Justin Reich, and Elizabeth Losh discussing lessons learned during the pandemic from the point of view of racial justice movements, K-12 education,… Read more »
The schedule for the 2021 Connected Learning Summit is now available. The July 7-30 event, to be held virtually on the Clowdr event platform, is focused on workshops, symposia, networking opportunities, social events, and gaming events tailored to an online format. The 2021 event will feature keynote and plenary sessions by leaders in learning research,… Read more »
The Institute of Play (IoP) as an organization may no longer exist but their research, tools, and resources are now available on the Connected Learning Alliance’s Institute of Play page. From teacher-tested, student-approved games designed collaboratively with educators to tools, videos showing a game-like learning model in action, and templates for designing your own learning… Read more »
Announcing the Plenary and Keynote Speakers for the 2021 Connected Learning Summit
We’re delighted to announce the plenary and keynote speakers for this year’s Connected Learning Summit, happening virtually July 7 - 30. We kick off the event with a Plenary panel featuring Tiera...
Categories: Connected Learning, FeaturedSchedule Unveiled for the 2021 Connected Learning Summit
The schedule for the 2021 Connected Learning Summit is now available. The July 7-30 event, to be held virtually on the Clowdr event platform, is focused on workshops, symposia, networking opportunities, social...
Categories: Connected Learning, FeaturedDoom scrolling: “When you keep scrolling through all of your social media feeds, looking for the most recent upsetting news about the latest catastrophe. The amount of time spent doing this is...
Categories: Critical Perspectives, New TrendsTilted: A Card Game to Better Understand and Communicate About Tilt
Working with youth and games is something that we are passionate about. Our research team (GAMER Group and Digital Youth Lab) have led multiple projects at the UW Information School focused on...
Categories: New Trends, ResearchThe efforts of teachers and other educators to completely transform our educational system over the past year have been nothing short of heroic. Since the earliest days of school shutdowns, teachers have...
Categories: Digital Learning, EdtechFrom Research to Promising Practices – Building Youth Connections for Wellbeing
About a year ago, the Connected Learning Lab published a report on Youth Connections for Wellbeing, which was developed collaboratively by Mimi Ito, Candice Odgers, and Stephen Schueller. The report discussed how...
Categories: Digital Citizenship, Equity, ResearchDesign From Within: Transformative and Culturally Responsive Co-Design Pedagogy During a Pandemic
Growing up as a minority, it always felt like my voice is sheltered, or it felt like other people were speaking for me because I am young ... But in this case...
Category: Educational PracticeAnnouncing the 2020 Brother Mike Award Winner!
What happens when you have a room full of outstanding out-of-school time mentors? Something energetic and influential happens when advocates for mentorship gather — even online! On December 21, 2020, Elizabeth “Liz”...
Category: Connected LearningProceedings of the 2020 Connected Learning Summit Released
For learners and their families, as well as for educators and their communities, 2020 has been a year defined by disruption, new forms of connection, and persistent creativity. Challenges associated with dual...
Categories: Connected Learning, ResearchAnnouncing the Call for Proposals for Connected Learning Summit 2021
Call for proposals now open for the fourth annual Connected Learning Summit, which will run entirely online through the month of July, in 1 hour sessions scheduled between 9am - noon Pacific...
Categories: Connected Learning, Digital LearningAnnouncing the Final Two Resources from the Capturing Connected Learning in Libraries Project
For the past four years, the Capturing Connected Learning in Libraries (CCLL) project has partnered with libraries across the country in support of their ability to evaluate their connected learning programs and...
Categories: Connected Learning, ResearchBefore There Was Connected Learning, There Was Brother Mike
Do you know the origin story of Connected Learning? Even before it was called Connected Learning, there was Brother Mike, a Chicago based-mentor. He was passionate about connecting youth to interests and...
Category: Connected LearningAnnouncing the Recipients of the Equitable Futures Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Connected Learning Lab is delighted to announce the recipients of the Equitable Futures Postdoctoral Fellowships. Janiece Mackey and Miguel Abad were selected from more than 50 scholars applying for the two-year...
Category: Equity
