Education versus Entertainment

[Victoria Vrana]

Jodi,

Welcome to YouthLearn!  It's wonderful to see so many people from all over
the country, and the world, on the list.  What a variety of experiences we
have to draw from.

I know that other programs struggle to develop curriculum that uses
technology to educate and not just entertain. We are currently collecting
examples and how-to materials for the YouthLearn Web site (coming soon to
the Internet near you -- we're launching in August!)

In the meantime, does anyone have examples of activities that help an
afterschool program move from the game/surfing level to the educational
project level?

Thanks again for joining,

Victoria

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:YOUTHLEARN at LISTSERV.MORINO.ORG]On Behalf Of Jodi Ost
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 3:54 PM
To: YOUTHLEARN at LISTSERV.MORINO.ORG
Subject: introduction to the group

<p>Hello

My name is Jodi Ost and I am the Site Coordinator for an After School
Program at Whittier Middle School, Sioux Falls, SD.  I subscribed to
YOUTHLEARN to talk with other people creating programs for youth.

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