Current Projects

Featured collaborative projects of the Connected Learning Lab. Visit Affiliated Labs to see a full sampling of CLL faculty projects.

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Connected Arts Learning

A framework for 21st century arts learning with a focus on connecting youth’s interest-driven art making to opportunities through supportive relationships, and recommendations for design and evaluation. Read the Connected Arts Learning report.

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Connected Learning Summit

With a unique focus on cross-sector connections and catalytic innovation, CLS brings together leading researchers, educators, and developers harnessing the power of emerging technology to expand access to participatory, playful, and creative learning. Learn More.

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Making Connections to Support STEM Transitions

This project investigates how to build connections and transitions between out-of-school programs to support coordinated and culturally sustaining STEM ecosystems for underrepresented youth. Learn More.

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Neurodiversity Potential Project

The Neurodiversity Potential Project seeks to integrate the paradigms of connected learning and neurodiversity by synthesizing research, surfacing best practices, and supporting interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration. Learn More.

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Youth Connections for Wellbeing

This project aims to identify, support, test, and communicate new digital strategies for tapping youth insights, agency, and technology engagements to support wellbeing, while dispelling murky fears and moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Learn More.