Connected Learning Summit August 1-3, 2018 MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA #CLS2018 Call for Proposals now open for the 2018 Connected Learning Summit. Application Deadline: January 5, 2018. Learn More: http://clsummit.news/CLScfpAIR Session Formats: Research Papers Spotlights Workshops Symposium Well Played Hall of Failure Ignite Working Paper Tech Demo We encourage the submission of academic papers and project presentations as well as more innovative session formats which focus on digital technologies for learning, educational and commercial games and other media, innovative tech-infused curricula, and theoretical and/or empirical exploration of digital media and technology for learning. Final paper and extended abstracts from all session types will be included in the Connected Learning Conference Proceedings. All proposals will be peer reviewed. Research papers only will be blind reviewed. About CLS The mission of the CLS is to fuel a growing movement of innovators harnessing the power of emerging technology to expand access to participatory, playful, and creative learning. It represents a merger between three community events with this shared vision and values: the Digital Media and Learning Conference, the Games+Learning+Society Conference, and Sandbox Summit. With a unique focus on cross-sector connections and progressive and catalytic innovation, the event brings together leading researchers, educators and developers. The program includes a mix of engaging presentation and workshop formats ranging from speculative design, to game walkthroughs, sharing work in progress, and research panels. Respectfully, Jamieson Pond, Research Community Manager Digital Media & Learning Research Hub jpond@hri.uci.edu (949) 824-6205 dmlhub.net | dmlcentral.net | clalliance.org | Spigot.org Twitter: @DMLResearchHub | @TheCLAlliance | @TheCLSummit Fb.com/dmlresearchhub