When New Media Meet the Strong Web of Connected Learning Environments: A New Vision of Progressive Education in the Digital Age

Chaebong Nam

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Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2013, Vol. 9(2) 21-33

When New Media Meet the Strong Web of Connected Learning Environments: A New Vision of Progressive Education in the Digital Age

Chaebong Nam

pp. 21 - 33 | Manu. Number: ijpe.2013.019

Published online: June 15, 2013 | Number of Views: 81 | Number of Download: 311

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Abstract

This paper shows how the legacy of Jane Addams‘ socialized education can live on in today‘s progressive education, especially in the digital age. Discussion is drawn from a case study of an anti-underage drinking campaign conducted by urban youth of color in an afterschool program. The media ecology environment in the campaign––the integrated usage of new and traditional media––enriched the way the youth made sense of experience and communicated with the world. The campaign led youth to learn more about other important issues, culture, and community history. Another critical element of the campaign‘s success was the active participatory culture of local community organizations and businesses, which formed an extensive support network for the youth‘s engagement. This case suggests that the synergistic relationship between new media ecology and connected learning environments can make progressive education more promising in the digital age.

Keywords: socialized education, connected learning, transformative learning, new media, media ecology,

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APA 6th edition
Nam, C. (2013). When New Media Meet the Strong Web of Connected Learning Environments: A New Vision of Progressive Education in the Digital Age . International Journal of Progressive Education, 9(2), 21-33.

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Nam, C. (2013). When New Media Meet the Strong Web of Connected Learning Environments: A New Vision of Progressive Education in the Digital Age . International Journal of Progressive Education, 9(2), pp. 21-33.

Chicago 16th edition
Nam, Chaebong (2013). "When New Media Meet the Strong Web of Connected Learning Environments: A New Vision of Progressive Education in the Digital Age ". International Journal of Progressive Education 9 (2):21-33.

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