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. Ed(S): Kafai, Yasmin B.; Peppler, Kylie A.; Chapman, Robbin N. - The Computer Clubhouse. Constructionism and Creativity in Youth Communities.  - 9780807749890 - V9780807749890
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The Computer Clubhouse. Constructionism and Creativity in Youth Communities.

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Description for The Computer Clubhouse. Constructionism and Creativity in Youth Communities. Paperback. The Computer Clubhouse makes an important contribution not just in the local communities but also as a model for after-school learning environments. This book deals with the Computer Clubhouse - the idea and the place - that inspires youth to think about themselves as competent, creative, and critical learners. Editor(s): Kafai, Yasmin B.; Peppler, Kylie A.; Chapman, Robbin N. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JNKC; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 499.

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. The Computer Clubhouse makes an important contribution not just in local urban communities but also as a model for after-school learning environments globally. This model has been uniquely successful scaling up, with over 100 clubhouses thriving worldwide. Showcasing research by scholars and evaluators that have documented and ... Read more

Book Features:

  • A successful, scalable model for providing at-risk youth a rich array of media design and computing experiences.
  • Diverse examples of media created in the Clubhouse, ranging from digital stories, video games, interface designs, and digital art projects.
  • Color photos of life in the Clubhouse, including youth projects.
  • Interviews with stakeholders in the Clubhouse Network, from the director to coordinators at various international Clubhouses.
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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807749890
SKU
V9780807749890
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About . Ed(S): Kafai, Yasmin B.; Peppler, Kylie A.; Chapman, Robbin N.
Yasmin B. Kafai is a professor of learning sciences at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Kylie A. Peppler is an assistant professor of learning sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington. Robbin N. Chapman is a learning technologies consultant.

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