YL's Web Roundup, Issue 3

Mon Feb 12 14:53:11 EST 2001

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YouthLearn's Web Roundup
February 12, 2001 - Issue 3

Here's a whirlwind tour of news, grants, tips and information we've found on
the Web this week. Links were chosen for their relevancy to learning and
technology in out-of-school programs. Enjoy!

(Also apologies to anyone who tried to post a message to YouthLearn earlier
today and got an "undeliverable" message. We had to shut down the list for a
short while as a preventative measure due to a recent computer virus).

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NEWS

1. President Bush Sees After-School Role for Faith-Based Groups
As reported in Ed Week: “Religious groups would be able to seek federal
funding for after-school programs under President Bush's initiative for
encouraging the involvement of ‘faith-based’ organizations in addressing the
nation's social problems. ‘I want to fully open up the after-school program,
called 21st Century Learning Centers, to all after-school programs,
including faith-based groups,’ Mr. Bush said…” (Ed Week, Feb 7)
http://www.edweek.com/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=21faith.h20&keywords=technology%20

2. First Girl Scout Technology Program Started in Texas
A new technology program called “The Edge” is up and running for Girl Scouts
in the Lone Star Council of Central Texas. The technology center serves
girls ages 6-17, giving them “hands-on experience learning Web design,
animation, digital photography… navigating the Web and more. The center
offers Saturday tech classes and spring and summer tech camps for all girls
in the council and an after-school tech program for East Austin girls in the
outreach program…All costs for the after-school program were provided
through the generosity of donors.” (Digital Divide Network)
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/scoutsedge.adp

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LESSON IDEAS

1. Digital Camera Tips and Lesson Ideas
“Digital Cameras in the Classroom” is a bare-bones web site created by an
elementary school teacher with lots of useful information on using digital
cameras with kids, including lesson ideas and buying information. (School
Technology News Alert)
http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/lon/lonlinks/digicam/home.html

2. Unsung Heroes Project
As part of the United Nation's International Year of Volunteers 2001
project, epals.com has developed easy lesson ideas for ages 6-17 that center
on the theme of "Unsung Heroes". The activities include collaborations with
classes around the world in exchanging information about students, teachers
and others in their communities whose positive actions are making a
difference in the lives of others.
http://www.epals.com/projects/class/unsung_heroes/index_en.html

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RESOURCES

1. Harvard Family Research Project's Evaluation Exchange on Out-of-School
Time
The first of two reports on evaluating out-of-school programs is now
available on the Harvard Family Research Project's web site. The articles
address the challenges and possibilities for evaluating after school
programs. This issue includes an interview with Michelle Seligson, founder
of the National Institute on Out-of-School Time; articles that relate
on-the-ground experiences with evaluation; and a new column, "Ask the
Expert." (Connect for Kids Weekly)
http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~hfrp/eval/issue15/evalex15.html

2. Free Drug Prevention Video Available
“Straight Scoop: Kids Talking to Kids About Drugs” is a video created in
1999 by six teenage journalists on the impact of illegal drugs on young
people. The video (NCJ 1823371H) is available free from the Office of
National Drug Control Policy by calling 1-800-666-3332 or via email
mailto:ondcp at ncjrs.org. (Juv Just list)

3. Youth Today: The Newspaper on Youth Work
Free issue available. Send email to mailto:info at youthtoday.org

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EXAMPLES

1. The Mirror Project
This site features the work of urban teenagers who are using video, writing
and photography as vehicles for self-expression. "The Mirror Project focuses
on teaching inner-city youth in Greater Boston, MA, to create videos about
their everyday experiences. The videos have emerged as spontaneous
reflections or 'mirrors' of how the young people perceive their world."
(Digital Divide list)
http://www.mirrorproject.org/

2. YouthXpress Magazine
This new site features the work of middle school-aged kids. The goal is to
teach youth how to combine technology skills with creativity. Young people
learn how to apply technology skills such as "typing, scanning and
manipulating photographs, desktop publishing, computer layout and design,
and much more. In addition, the kids learn creative writing, editing,
proofreading, Internet and traditional research, and public speaking." A
nice model for out-of-school programs that want to publish their kids' work.
http://www.youthxpress.net

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Trainers Sought for “Bringing Yourself to Work”
“Bringing Yourself to Work” is seeking trainers in the field of school-age
care or youth development to participate in training sessions on their
curriculum and methodology. Headed by Michelle Seligson, founder of the
National Institute on Out-of-School Time, and Patricia Joahoda Stahl of the
Center for Research on Women at Wellesley College, the program is a new
training model for after-school program staff that emphasizes the importance
of self-awareness among caregivers.
http://www.bringingyourselftowork.com/index.htm

2. Two Seminars to Look for at School Tech Expo
If you’re going to the School Tech Expo and Conference in New York on March
29, look for these two seminars: "Family Technology Resource Centers: A
Technology Hub for Community Learning" presented by Dara O'Neil of Georgia
Tech and Mindy DiSalvo of DeKalb (GA) County School District and "Tales of
Kids Who Really Need this Stuff: High Powered Technology for At-Risk
Learners" about the Maine Youth Center for adjudicated teens, presented by
Gary Stager of Pepperdine University.
http://www.schooltechexpo.com/2001/ny/conf_breakout.html

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MARKETING YOUR PROGRAM

1. First National Kids Day (Aug 5)
Contact the Kids Day Alliance for more information on National Kids Day on
Aug 5. Think about how to use this first annual national event to generate
press coverage for your out-of-school program.
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/Market/press/kidsday.htm

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CONFERENCES

The following conferences are coming up in March. Look for YouthLearn staff
at the conferences marked with an asterisk below!

Mar 5-9
Children 2001: Creating Connected Communities
Child Welfare League of America
http://www.cwla.org/conferences/2001nationalbrochure.htm

Mar 5-10
SITE 2001
Society for Info Technology and Teacher Education
http://www.aace.org/conf/site

Mar 7-10
Creating Community Constellations
Natl Assoc of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
http://www.naccrra.org/About/Symposium/2001/registration_2001.html

Mar 15
*Digital Steppingstones: Smart Strategies for Underserved Communities
Tomas Rivera Policy Institute
http://www.trpi.org/dss/2001workshops.html

Mar 22-24
CYFAR 2001
Children, Youth and Families at Risk
http://www.reeusda.gov/4h/cyfar/cyfar2001/announcement.htm

Mar 22-24
Teaching Technology Education in a Virtual World
Intl Technology Education Association
http://www.iteawww.org/D7.html

Mar 28-31
School Tech Expo and Conference
Teaching and Learning
http://schooltechexpo.com/2001/ny/index.html

Mar 28-30
9th Annual Conference on Project-Based Learning
Co-nect Schools
http://www.co-nect.net/Co-nect/html/co-callfor.html

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