...-of-school digital media learning together in a framework called “connected learning,” which decenters digital tools and examines how and why learning occurs within media spaces and communities. “Connected learning” happens when young people “pursue a personal interest or passion with the support of friends...

...Maggie Struck; Stephanie Rollag Yoon Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how preservice teacher’s beliefs change over time in a literacy methods elementary licensure course that encourages critical literacy and connects learning. The authors were interested in the interplay among...

...Saara Nissinen; Henriikka Vartiainen; Petteri Vanninen; Sinikka Pöllänen Purpose The digital age has provided new possibilities for the connected learning. To better understand these opportunities in the school context, the purpose of this paper is to examine what kinds of learning communities...

...Kira J. Baker-Doyle; Michiko Hunt; Latricia C. Whitfield Purpose Connected learning is a framework of learning principles that centers on fostering educational equity through leveraging social technologies and networking practices to connect students with opportunities, people and resources...