Report on SRI Research within the Computer Clubhouse Presentation to future CBO’s; Kia Aroha Marae October 2008 Manukau City New Zealand

Parameters of the research What & how do we conduct research in the Computer Clubhouse? Examining the ….. The “Learning Model” Indicators or “Unit of Measure” Methodology Results Discussion

What & how do we conduct research in the Computer Clubhouse?

Examining the …..

The “Learning Model”

Indicators or “Unit of Measure”

Methodology

Results

Discussion

The Learning Model In Computer Clubhouses, the acquisition of technical fluency or content knowledge, is embedded in a design-based process that engages youth in creative play and self-expression through the use of technology AND their learning community .

In Computer Clubhouses, the acquisition of technical fluency or content knowledge, is embedded in a design-based process that engages youth in creative play and self-expression through the use of technology AND their learning community .

Design-Based Process The Learning Model Learning through design Building on youth interests Cultivating emergent community Creating an environment of respect and trust.

Learning through design

Building on youth interests

Cultivating emergent community

Creating an environment of respect and trust.

Design-Based Process Unit of Measure Learning through design Measured by studying……… What & how resources inside a Clubhouse are being utilised by youth What design activity did youth initiate/complete Design a picture, video, animation, robotics, programming, 3D, etc How often, how long for and by whom

Learning through design

Measured by studying………

What & how resources inside a Clubhouse are being utilised by youth

What design activity did youth initiate/complete

Design a picture, video, animation, robotics, programming, 3D, etc

How often, how long for and by whom

Design-Based Process Unit of Measure Building on youth interests Measured by studying……… How often and how long did youth attend the Computer Clubhouse Attendance days & hours each day at Clubhouse How often they used specific applications/resources

Building on youth interests

Measured by studying………

How often and how long did youth attend the Computer Clubhouse

Attendance days & hours each day at Clubhouse

How often they used specific applications/resources

Design-Based Process Unit of Measure Cultivating emergent community Measured by studying……… Social-Emotional Attitude Scales On collaboration with peers Relationship with adults Sense of belonging Sense of future Social Competence

Cultivating emergent community

Measured by studying………

Social-Emotional Attitude Scales

On collaboration with peers

Relationship with adults

Sense of belonging

Sense of future

Social Competence

Design-Based Process Unit of Measure Creating an environment of respect and trust. Measured by studying……… Attitude Scales “ The Leaders at the Clubhouse make me feel wanted and accepted” “ I Feel like I am an important member of the Clubhouse” “ Coming to the Clubhouse helps make me happier in my life”

Creating an environment of respect and trust.

Measured by studying………

Attitude Scales

“ The Leaders at the Clubhouse make me feel wanted and accepted”

“ I Feel like I am an important member of the Clubhouse”

“ Coming to the Clubhouse helps make me happier in my life”

Research Methodology Data is collected in situ of each licensed Computer Clubhouse, and reported on locally and comparative analysis & trends over all Clubhouse globally Youth sign into a data-base each time they enter and leave the Clubhouse Profile contains demographic, & profile data on each Clubhouse member Online survey conducted with youth 6 th monthly for 2006-2008, annually 2008-2009

Data is collected in situ of each licensed Computer Clubhouse, and reported on locally and comparative analysis & trends over all Clubhouse globally

Youth sign into a data-base each time they enter and leave the Clubhouse

Profile contains demographic, & profile data on each Clubhouse member

Online survey conducted with youth 6 th monthly for 2006-2008, annually 2008-2009

Results Some highlights …….. Sadly educational reform, has often meant educators have attempted to get better at doing the same stuff that has failed. Frankly I don’t think it is rocket science our youth would do well in school – including the hallowed hallmarks of literacy and numeracy when they are engaged, valued and dare I say are actually happy!

Some highlights ……..

Discussion IMPACT Research shows that the Computer Clubhouse Learning model promotes educational engagement, social/cultural capital and a multi-intelligence approach to learning: Youth that are engaged learners stay in school. Research indicates benefits for both the long term labour force (Creative Arts/ ICT) and the social development of the individual and wider community Nations like NZ have an equal footing in the digital market place for creating 21 st Century thinkers. The Computer Clubhouse’s proven learning model is doing just that.

IMPACT

Research shows that the Computer Clubhouse Learning model promotes educational engagement, social/cultural capital and a multi-intelligence approach to learning:

Youth that are engaged learners stay in school. Research indicates benefits for both the long term labour force (Creative Arts/ ICT) and the social development of the individual and wider community

Nations like NZ have an equal footing in the digital market place for creating 21 st Century thinkers. The Computer Clubhouse’s proven learning model is doing just that.