Neurodivergent young people have been at the center of spaces that the connected learning community has studied and supported over the years, ranging from anime fandom to online games and...
Out-of-school time (OST) programs are some of the most powerful spaces for learning rooted in young people’s interests, identities, and communities. But even the strongest programs face a familiar challenge...
We are in the midst of a public reckoning about the relationship between technology and youth well-being. Concerns about harmful influences of social media have accelerated with the growth of...
Last November, the Connected Learning Lab (CLL) brought together international media scholars and researchers for the symposium Otaku Communities as Platforms for Neurodiversity Inclusive Learning – a Cross Cultural Dialogue....
The 2025 Connected Learning Summit convened a global community of over 500 educators, researchers, and innovators online and in person at eight locations internationally for a powerful exploration of the...
I’m delighted to share a new report that offers insights and recommendations about integrating neurodiversity-informed approaches in the design of connected learning programs and emerging technology – Integrating Connected Learning,...
“What we don’t know how to do is help build connections more equitably between mentors and kids. [How to] help young people reflect on what’s important to them for...
Crossposted from Neurodiversity NPO. Read the full article here. Neurodiversity and Connected Learning – A Cross-Cultural Dialogue on Intertwined Asset-Based Paradigms Mimi Ito, Connected Learning Lab, UC Irvine What...
In Tracy Fullerton’s and my new book, The Well-Read Game: On Playing Thoughtfully, part of The MIT Press’ Playful Thinking series, we propose a new framework of interpretive play. This...
Teen services librarians have been innovating and spreading connected learning approaches ever since the framework was first developed. This post describes how the Coventry (RI) Public Library has put connected...
