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Approaching Evaluation in Youth Community Informatics

Nam, Chaebong; Ritzo, Christopher J.; Bruce, Bertram C.

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Title
Approaching Evaluation in Youth Community Informatics
Author(s)
  • Nam, Chaebong
  • Ritzo, Christopher J.
  • Bruce, Bertram C.
Issue Date
2009-05
Keyword(s)
Youth Community Informatics
Abstract
In the Youth Community Informatics project, young people from disadvantaged communities use audio and video recording and editing tools, GPS/GIS, presentation software, graphics, and other digital technologies as the means for addressing community needs. They build community asset maps, document community history, develop exhibits in collaboration with libraries and museums, present cultural heritage, organize political action, operate community radio, create and maintain community technology centers, and express themselves through multiple media. These activities typically involve multiple partners and develop in unpredictable ways in response to community life. In order to understand what they mean in the lives of the youth and the community we need richer evaluation approaches.
Type of Resource
other
Language
en
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