Digital Delights

Connected Learning:

1. Interest-powered – the researchers state that “learners who are interested in what they are learning, achieve higher order learning outcomes.” This requirement brings a certain degree of relevance to educational models. Organizations that follow the connected learning principles create programming that allows the learner to explore their own interests.
2. Peer-supported – Connected learning also has an element of socialization as a required function in learning. Allowing learners to interact with each other and teach each other in various forms of group work helps learners make connections not only with the materials they’re learning, but with their peers as well. Creating learning spaces where peer to peer learning is encouraged leads to deeper cultural exploration and understanding.
3. Academically oriented – The third principle proposed by the Connected Learning Model proposes that academic success is an important underpinning for intellectual growth.