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Classes: Philosophy
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The Consortium's educational philosophy
puts the student at the center of learning. With this approach students
are motivated–in their own interest–to understand the impact of
new technologies. This self-directed learning lends itself to the
comprehension of time and resource management.
All Consortium members are committed to the following educational values:
- All centers should are committed to building core skills (however
those may be defined) and / or assisting users in identifying organizations
that can provide them with such skills.
- All training should be driven by the needs and interests of the learner
which will be different for different populations. For example, youth
my be driven to build technology skills through game playing and exploration
while adults need a specific end product in mind.
- All training should have concrete rewards and provide the learner
with a sense of accomplishment. This could be done through winning a
game, completing a project, receiving a certificate, etc.
- All training should have concrete assessment and evaluation processes
in place to ensure that skills are being learned and that the educational
program is providing them with the skills they want and need.
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