The Computer Clubhouse

The Computer Clubhouse
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Download or read book The Computer Clubhouse written by Yasmin Kafai and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the computer clubhouse, both 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 clubhouse makes an important contribution not just in local urban communities but also as a model for after-school learning environments globally. The book includes a scalable model for providing at-risk youth an array of media design and computing experiences. It also includes examples of media created in the clubhouse, ranging from digital stories, video games, interface designs, and digital art projects.


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