As some of you may know, a number of NWP teachers attended the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s supported Digital Media and Learning Conference a couple of weeks ago. There, they facilitated a conversation on writing in schools in its multiplicity of forms, participated in panel conversations on equity in public schools, and presented Ignite talks.

They also engaged in ideas around “Connected Learning,” a research-based initiative that I think all of you will find of interest as it focuses on socially mediated learning that is interest-driven and involves peer collaboration that transcends the physical boundaries of the traditional school. For more, watch the video at the bottom of this new “Connected Learning” website (and explore the site): http://connectedlearning.tv/

Additionally, check out researcher and author Mimi Ito live as she discusses youth engagement and Connected Learning with Steve Hargadon TODAY (March 12) at 3 pacific/6 eastern: http://www.stevehargadon.com/2012/03/live-monday-march-12th-with-mimi-it...

And if you get a chance, make sure you read and comment upon an interview with Elyse Eidman-Aadahl from the DML Conference in which she discusses re-envisioning writing in a networked age: http://dmlcentral.net/newsletter/03/2012/re-envisioning-writing-networke...

Finally, I invite those of us who attended DML – Paul Allison, Antero Garcia, Bud Hunt, Lacy Manship, Katie McKay, Meenoo Rami, Chad Sansing, Christina Cantrill, and Elyse – to add their thoughts about their experiences, here or at Digital Is and/or NWP Connect, and fill in what I’ve left out. (Check out their blogs, too, as some have already posted reflections.)