Computer Clubhouse Constructionism and Creativity in Youth Communities

Name: Computer Clubhouse Constructionism and Creativity in Youth Communities
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ISBN: 9780807749890

ISBN-10: 0807749893

ISBN-13: 9780807749890

Edition: 2009

Authors: Yasmin B. Kafai, Kylie A. Peppler, Robbin N. Chapman

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This book is about the Computer Clubhouse -- the idea and the place -- that inspires youth to think about themselves as competent, creative, and critical learners. So much of the social life of young people has moved online and participation in the digital public has become an essential part of youth identities and their lives. The Computer Clubhouse makes an important contribution not just in the local communities but also as a model for after-school learning environments. The model has been very successful scaling up, with over 110 clubhouses now in existence worldwide. Presenting research by scholars that have documented and analyzed the Computer Clubhouse Network across the globe, this…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Teachers College Press, Teachers College, Columbia University
Publication date: 10/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Foreword



The Computer Clubhouse: The Intel Perspective



Acknowledgments


Introduction: The Computer Clubhouse: A Place for Youth




The Computer Clubhouse Model



Origins and Guiding Principles of the Computer Clubhouse




Going Global: Clubhouse Ideas Travel Around the World




Perspectives from the Field: It Takes a Village to Raise a Clubhouse




Creative Constructions



Making Games, Art, and Animations with Scratch




Interface Design with Hook-Ups




Youth Video Productions of Dance Performances




Collaborations in the Clubhouse Community



Encouraging Peer Sharing: Learning Reflections in a Community of Designers




The Multiple Roles of Mentors




The Computer Clubhouse Village: Sharing Ideas and Connecting Communities of Designers Across Borders




Showcases of Computer Clubhouse Successes



Participation, Engagement, and Youth Impact in the Clubhouse Network




Hear Our Voices: Girls Developing Technology Fluency




From Photoshop to Programming



Epilogue: A Place for the Future



References


About the Contributors


Index