inspiring youth through technology
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Inspiring Youth through Technology. What is the Computer Clubhouse? . A creative out-of-school digital design studio where young people from underserved communities express themselves through “STEAM” – STEM and the arts. The Clubhouse fosters:. Creativity. Community. Collaboration. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Inspiring Youth through Technology
What is the Computer Clubhouse?
Creativity Community Collaboration
A creative out-of-school digital design studio where young people from underserved communities express themselves through “STEAM” – STEM and the arts
The Clubhouse fosters:
The Computer Clubhouse Learning Model
Support learning through design experiences
Help youth build on their own interests
Cultivate an emergent community of learners
Create an environment of trust and respect
What makes the Computer Clubhouse unique?
Learning Model – Youth EmpowermentYoung people take ownership of their learning, developing technological, workforce & leadership skills.
More than Just AccessYouth engage with high-end technologies, supported by adult volunteers from a variety of professions.
94% of Clubhouse members plan to continue their education beyond high school.
97% of Alumni said
the Computer Clubhouse was the
most important source of support for
setting high goals &
expectations for themselves.
Where are Computer Clubhouses?
Worldwide
100 locations
20 countries
The Role of Clubhouse Mentors
Clubhouse Mentors vary in age, background, interests and skills, but share a passion for youth
• Work with Members and Mentors on a specific project• Contribute to Clubhouse to College/Career (C2C) • Recruit other Mentors• Offer workshops• Create new project ideas• Work on their own
projects
What Makes This Approach Work?
• Everyone teaches everyone. Everyone learns from everyone
• Learning can generate pride, laughter, or frustration-- or all three
• Learning is non-hierarchical; youth take charge of their own learning
• The Clubhouse creates a safe space for experimentation
What is the impact of Computer Clubhouses?
Youth Impact• 94% of Clubhouse members plan to
continue their education beyond high school.
• 82% of Alumni said they are currently using the tools and technologies they learned at the Clubhouse professionally and/or personally.
• 97% of Alumni said the Computer Clubhouse was the most important source of support for setting high goals and expectations for themselves.
A Computer Clubhouse Alumni Voice….
Connected Learning: Fostering a Community of Mentors
Mentor Continuity and RetentionHow to… • Foster a sense of
community and commitment?• Strengthen peer-to-peer support
among mentors?• Support mentor community
development?
Thank you!