Session 1 - Exploring the Core Values of Connected Learning

 

In this session we will be digging in and exploring the core values of connected learning. 

At the core of connected learning are three values:

  • Equity -- when educational opportunity is available and accessible to all young people, it elevates the world we all live in.
  • Full Participation -- learning environments, communities, and civic life thrive when all members actively engage and contribute.
  • Social connection -- learning is meaningful when it is part of valued social relationships and shared practice, culture, and identity.


This sounds good, but what does it look like in the wild?

Things to Do in Session One 

1. Watch Steven Ritz' recent TED Talk, "A teacher growing green in the South Bronx." Share your thoughts in the discussion thread.

2. Look at the NWP Digital Is site. Find an example of a project or article which you feel embodies the Connected Learning Core Values. Bring it back and share it by creating a new discussion item.

 

Discussions

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Reflections on Stephen Ritz Ted Talk

The Stephen Ritz TED Talk presents an interesting snapshot of a connected learning environment. What did you notice about this classroom? What makes ... read more
It was working before. I was just having a hard time figuring out what to do with a "vialogue." It's not a web app I'm familiar with.  ... read more

Stephen Ritz Came, He Talked, and He Was Persuasive!

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I definitely share some of the sentiment about havong a monetary focus, but I think that is something  that makes this most real for kids. These... read more

Questions for Stephen Ritz

Wednesday at 9pm EST we will be hanging out with Stephen Ritz on Teachers Teaching Teachers. We would love for you to join the hangout and talk direc... read more
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Connected Learning w/CRED Magazine: Philadelphia's Youth Arts+Culture Magazine

CRED is an arts and culture magazine that supports Philly’s young artists, designers, journalists, activists and entrepreneurs by providing them with... read more
Meenoo Rami's class, also here in Philly, created their own online mazine recently called [SLA]ng ... read more