This book explores research indicating that youth are learning new ways to engage in the arts on their own time and according to their own interests. Peppler gives educators an understanding of what is happening with current digital technologies and the opportunities that exist to connect to youth practice, and raises questions about why we don’t use these opportunities more frequently.

This book explores research indicating that youth are learning new ways to engage in the arts on their own time and according to their own interests. Peppler gives educators an understanding of what is happening with current digital technologies and the opportunities that exist to connect to youth practice, and raises questions about why we don’t use these opportunities more frequently.