ERIC Number: ED510689
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Mar
Pages: 12
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Incorporating Technology into Out-of-School Time Programs: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies. Research-to-Results Brief. Publication # 2010-06
Collins, Ashleigh; Bronte-Tinkew, Jacinta
Child Trends
Children and youth are growing up in an increasingly technology-saturated world. Digital devices, the Internet, and interactive media have become ubiquitous. As a result, young people are not only becoming expert users of technological devices, but technology and technologically-based learning environments are extending student learning beyond the conventional classroom. This brief draws on results from non-experimental research and the insights of practitioners to outline the benefits, challenges, and strategies associated with incorporating technology into out-of-school time programs. A list of additional resources for programs interested in incorporating technology into their activities; and an "In the Spotlight" feature focusing on the Global Kids program of New York, New York are also included. (Contains 2 footnotes.)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Youth, Information Technology, Technology Integration, Educational Benefits, Program Descriptions, Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Guidelines, Role Models, Student Participation
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: The Atlantic Philanthropies
Authoring Institution: Child Trends
Identifiers - Location: New York
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