Connecting Youth to a Brighter Future
YouthLearn
 Our Approach
· Incorporating
Technology

· An Introduction to
Inquiry-based
Learning

· A Collaborative
Approach
to Learning


 Planning Guides
 Teaching Techniques
 Activities & Projects
 Staff & Volunteers
Learning
Kids' Creations
Technologies
Join
Resources


Our goal is to help community-based organizations build successful initiatives that bring together youth, technology and out-of-school learning. Whether you're a technology novice looking for clear guidance, a veteran instructor looking for new activities, a community leader launching a learning center or a new graduate looking for conceptual background, this material will provide you with new ideas, valuable information and practical, proven techniques.

In this Learning section, you'll find information on:

  • Our Approach, including our belief that technology should enhance learning, not distract from it or overshadow the core mission of promoting youth development.
  • Planning Guides, including materials for defining and guiding your center and learning programs.
  • Teaching Techniques, featuring a variety of approaches, methods and tips for helping kids learn, such as good modeling techniques and pointers for teaching about (and with) technology.
  • Activities & Projects, including a wealth of lesson ideas you can use in your center.
  • Staff & Volunteers, featuring information and advice on recruiting, hiring and training staff and volunteers.

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