1. CSOL Context+Overview
Chicago Challenges
â˘Many Chicago youth are not engaged in learning experiences over the summer
â˘Learning experiences that do occur often are not documented
â˘STEM participation in middle grades is a gatekeeper for college STEM majors
Chicago Opportunities
â˘Mayoral control of Schools, Parks, and Library
â˘Strong history of organizations collaboration in the development of youthsâ digital
literacies across informal settings (e.g. Hive + DYN + YOUMedia)
â˘MacArthurâs Backyard
2. Mayor Rahm Emanuelâs Summer of Learning is a collective learning strategy that
involves all sectors working towards a shared vision primarily around the theme
of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) learning â
with citywide collaboration and meaningful partnerships.
Building on the full school day and the full school year, Chicago is incorporating
learning into summer youth programming, launching what could be the largest
citywide summer learning campaign in the nation.
Over 100 youth serving institutions have joined the Chicago Summer of Learning
5. âCSOL Websiteâ - Summer
Review
In order to maximize summer learning, Mozilla
The website saw deep engagement from
created a website to engage youth in finding
participating youth.
engaging STEAM-based learning opportunities
⢠Avg Time Per Visit: 6
that are badged.
⢠22,000 Learners
⢠100
Organizations = XX Programs =520 Org
mins
80,000 Badges Awarded
Badges
⢠78,000 Organization Badges
⢠88
⢠1500 Online Badges
Online Badges
⢠7 City Level Badges
7. Learning Pathways Details
Each pathway in iRemix is made up of a series of ordered challenges. As users complete challenge they
are able to level up and earn badges.
8. Hybrid and Online Only Challenges
⢠Comprised of multiple badges
across STEAM categories
⢠Opportunities for expert mentoring
(f2f and online)
⢠Artifact-based with showcase
opportunities
Collaborate with peers and mentors on challenges
Share & earn badges on social network
Complete challenges while exploring the city
Earn badges that showcase your skills
⢠Opportunity to unlock/earn access
to "real-world", content-related assets
11. DYN Divas
Components
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iRemix Platform: Visibility of peersâ digital artifacts to serve a exemplars and motivators of what is possible
Access to mentors physical and online who can provide the technical support in leveling up
Multiple pathways to achieve higher level goals.
Structure
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Required attendance on Wednesdays to create community amongst girls.
Optional attendance M,T, TH
Expectation of 10 hrs outside of Wednesday
Incentive system that acknowledges individual progress but requires collective growth to reach higher-level incentives.
Red = girls
Blue = mentors