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Inspiring Youth through Technology. What is the Computer Clubhouse? CreativityCommunityCollaboration A creative out-of-school digital design studio where
What is the Computer Clubhouse?
CreativityCommunityCollaboration 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:
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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
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What makes the Computer Clubhouse unique? Learning Model Youth
Empowerment Young people take ownership of their learning,
developing technological, workforce & leadership skills. More
than Just Access Youth 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.
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Where are Computer Clubhouses? Worldwide 100 locations 20
countries Worldwide 100 locations 20 countries
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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
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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
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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.
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A Computer Clubhouse Alumni VoiceA Computer Clubhouse Alumni
Voice.
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Connected Learning: Fostering a Community of Mentors Mentor
Continuity and Retention How to Foster a sense of community and
commitment? Strengthen peer-to-peer support among mentors? Support
mentor community development?