[YL] Math and Technology in Afterschool

[Hae Jung Chung]

YouthLearn Subscribers,

A short while ago, we sent out a request to the list asking for 
recommendations of effective technology integration in afterschool (see 
below).  Since then, we've developed a list of more than 70 programs 
across the country, either run directly in schools or through a 
community-school partnership, that are working to weave technology into 
the afterschool hours.  Thanks to all who have shared their suggestions 
and please keep them coming.

One area where were still very interested in identifying examples is 
activities that promote math skill development while also integrating 
technology.  We're particularly interested in hearing about efforts 
targeting elementary school-age youth.  If you are aware of any promising 
examples, please let us know.

Thanks,

Sincerely,

Haejung Chung
Research Assistant, The YouthLearn Initiative
Education, Employment and Community Programs
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA 02458
[Phone] 617.618.2730 [Fax] 617.332.4318 
hchung at edc.org
YouthLearn Website: http://www.youthlearn.org 

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Dear Subscribers,

For some time now, YouthLearn has been working with educators from a range 
of different settings, both formal and informal, to promote the effective 
use of technology to advance powerful learning.  Currently, we're making a 
effort to specifically identify some of the ways that technology is 
helping educators working in the burgeoning afterschool arena.  We're 
particularly interested in exploring with afterschool educators how best 
to infuse technology in these programs to enhance learning, especially 
where it supports the integration of academic content. We plan to collect 
information about model programs, their accomplishments and the challenges 
they've faced, and showcase these efforts via a new section on our 
website.  We'd like to highlight some of the unique strategies for 
technology integration that have made these programs successful, and 
hopefully articulate ways that technology is helping afterschool programs 
impact student outcomes. 

This new section of the website will:

- provide practitioners with exemplary models and concrete examples of 
technology integration in afterschool programs;
- identify ways that technology can help afterschool providers promote 
student-centered learning and support academic achievement; 
- offer a space where practitioners and other afterschool leaders can 
share their own expertise, tips, tactics, and lessons learned;
- foster new linkages between the community technology movement, 
afterschool and the broader youth development world.

If your program or one that you know of has demonstrated success at 
harnessing technology afterschool, please contact us.  We're especially 
interested in identifying programs supported through the Department of 
Education's 21st Century Learning Center Program, and those that are 
functioning within a school environment. We're also very interested in 
models that demonstrate community-school partnerships.

You can send your recommendations to YouthLearn Research Assistant, 
Haejung Chung, via email (hchung at edc.org) or phone (617-618-2730). To chat with her, please add her email address, 
hchung at edc.org, to your contact list.

Thank you very much. We look forward to hearing from you!
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