Projects
Out of School Time
Kids learn no matter where they are. Organized but informal learning environments offer a huge range of programs for youth. In recent years, these program have experienced significantly expanded demand to address accountability – more pressure to explain, document, evaluate their programming. Programs that were once recreational are now expected to be associated with learning outcomes, etc. All kinds of programs are struggling to figure out what is core to their “OST” quality (what makes them different from school and hence valuable) and what can be adjusted so that there is more focus on learning. The struggle is maintaining the originality and richness of various programs while making sure we’re not losing opportunities to give kids as much constructive stimulation to learn as possible.
CCT staff who have played prominent roles in this domain include Laura Jeffers and Harouna Ba.
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Green Fab Evaluation
2009 - 2011
Abstract:Researching the collaborative, project-based learning effort to bring sustainable science "Green" education and career development to high need students More»
ICED: I Can End Deportation Game Evaluation
2008 - 2008
Abstract:Investigating how a game about an immigrant teen's ethical dilemmas broadens young people's understanding of immigration policies and practices in the U.S. More»
Lee y serás (Read and You Will Be) Pilot Evaluation
2006 - 2007
Abstract:CCT is evaluating the pilot implementation of a community-oriented literacy program aimed at engaging Latino families and communities in encouraging children's literacy development. More»
Our Courts: Video Game Instructional Design
2008 - 2010
Abstract:Providing instructional design support to Interactive civics initiative More»
PBS Kids Website Evaluations: EekoWorld, Go News Go and News Flash Five
2007 - 2009
Abstract:Evaluated websites designed to engage young children in understanding ecology and news media through immersive online experiences. More»