intel learn: technology, critical thinking and collaboration for youth of all ages
DESCRIPTION
Intel Learn: Technology, Critical Thinking and Collaboration for Youth of All Ages . Torie Gorges, MA Research Social Scientist SRI International Arlington, VA/Menlo Park, CA . What is Intel Learn? . Learner-centered, hands on technology program 21 st century skills Underserved youth - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Center for Technology in Learning
SRI International
Intel Learn: Technology, Critical Thinking and
Collaboration for Youth of All Ages
Torie Gorges, MAResearch Social ScientistSRI International Arlington, VA/Menlo Park, CA
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
What is Intel Learn?
Learner-centered, hands on technology program
21st century skills Underserved youth Collaborative learning
2
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Intel Learn Program
3
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Evaluation Approach
Mixed methodsFormative and summativeMultinational and single-country
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Findings: Outcomes for Youth
Positive Learning Outcomes for Youth Worldwide• Promoting technology literacy
• Increasing critical thinking capabilities
• Supporting the development of collaboration skills.
Youth engagement
5
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Findings: Outcomes for Youth
When I compare the Intel Learn students with other students I teach at my school, I find that the Intel learners are more independent, more collaborative at school and at home, and better behaved in class. (Egyptian staff member)
I personally think that the beauty of this program is not only to teach technology literacy but also to take learners beyond it, thereby exposing them to think, brainstorm, share, and then write in their own words. This is the need of today, when we step out of our schools to the real workplace. (Indian staff member)
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Findings: Outcomes for Staff
Positive outcomes for teaching staff Positive classroom environments are being developed Thanks to the Intel Learn Program, we were able to discover
new aspects about some of the children’s personalities. Those children who had a reputation for being behaviorally challenged turned out to be able to find very imaginative solutions to the tasks. Thanks to the program, they’re learning collaboration. But the most interesting thing for the teacher is to learn children’s views on local community and what they think are the main problems it has. (Russian staff member)
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Findings: Community Impact
Many examples of learners’ projects having a positive impact on the community• Stoplights and adult learning in Mexico• Grocery store inventory tracking in Egypt• Water tanks and playgrounds in India
In-depth case study of community impact in Chile (2010)
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Challenges of cross-setting work
© 2010 SRI International - Company Confidential and Proprietary Information
Menlo Park HeadquartersSRI International333 Ravenswood AvenueMenlo Park, CA 94025-3493650.859.2000
Washington, D.C. SRI International1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 2800Arlington, VA 22209-3915703.524.2053
Additional U.S. and international locations
www.sri.com
Thank you!
Contact:Torie Gorges ([email protected])Vera Michalchik ([email protected])