From Hanging Out to Messing Around: Teen technology facilitators in Twin Cities public libraries
Description
Hennepin County and Saint Paul Public Libraries and the Science Museum train and engage teenagers as workshop facilitators. Teen crews encourage other youth in learning, tinkering, and gaining facility with creative technologies in libraries. In this workshop, teens facilitate a hands-on technology bazaar of activities and tools including animation, audio production, and computer programming. Afterwards, participants will engage in conversation with youth and adult staff about tools and practices for engaging teens in your library.
Start Date
20-3-2013 2:30 PM
End Date
20-3-2013 4:45 PM
From Hanging Out to Messing Around: Teen technology facilitators in Twin Cities public libraries
Hennepin County and Saint Paul Public Libraries and the Science Museum train and engage teenagers as workshop facilitators. Teen crews encourage other youth in learning, tinkering, and gaining facility with creative technologies in libraries. In this workshop, teens facilitate a hands-on technology bazaar of activities and tools including animation, audio production, and computer programming. Afterwards, participants will engage in conversation with youth and adult staff about tools and practices for engaging teens in your library.