Connected learning white paper

This white paper synthesizes currently dispersed research, worked examples, and best practices associated with promoting connected learning and 21^st century skills in libraries. The white paper provides examples of connected learning in libraries, discusses opportunities and challenges associated with introducing connected learning in diverse library settings, and reviews existing resources for public librarians who wish to implement connected learning principles in their youth programming. The white paper also describes how the ConnectedLib Project is addressing gaps in the existing connected learning research and resources for libraries.
Hoffman, K. et al. (2016). Connected libraries: Surveying the current landscape and charting a path to the future. Seattle, WA: ConnectedLib Project.
http://connectedlib.ischool.uw.edu/connected-learning-in-libraries