the future is fun - pencil animation
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Technology Programs for Teens
Katie LaMantiaTeen Librarian
Schaumburg Township District [email protected]
Before you begin…• Talk with schools and media teachers– Junior High and High Schools– Curriculum standards and projects– Software and Equipment
• Find out what children/teens are interested in learning– Listen in!– Surveys
• Use resources from your community– Foster local teen talent– http://www.cibesworld.zoomshare.com/0.html
• Trial and Error
- Pencil Animation
- Computer Construction
- Passive Programming
- Contests
Pencil Animation
• Free, open-source, 2D illustration software– http://www.pencil-animation.org/
• Good alternative to Adobe Flash– Expensive– No educational discount
Class Structure
• Ages 11-16• 15 teens maximum
• 2 hour sessions• Summer Workshops– Meet 1x/week for 4 weeks– Meet 4 days in a row, same time
Computer Construction
How does it work?Option 1:Teens ages 14-18 have the opportunity to work together with younger teens when taking apart a computer and putting it back together the following week. Registration required.
Option 2:Wonder what goes on inside a computer? Teens ages 14-18 can learn the inner workings of a computer in this 2 part workshop. Teens will take apart the computer during the 1st session and re-build it during the 2nd session. Registration required.
2 week class, 1 hour each
Disassemble ------ Identify ------ Reassemble
Planning and Preparing• Check the status and number of computers available with IT
• Buy quality screwdrivers
• Collect boxes and envelopes to hold the computers and contents
• Label the computers with teen names
• Remove hazardous and sensitive materials
PSU
Video Card
CPU
RAM
FLoppy
HD
Program Time…
Passive Programming and Contests
Photography Contest– Photoshop
Pair a program with a contest
Teen Tech Week- Design Your Ultimate Gadget Contest March 10 – 16, 2013 Check In @ your library.
Personal Experience
• Warn I.T. or computer assistance 1 week and 1 hour before program
• Test the equipment/software minimum 1 day before
• Expect the unexpected
• It’s okay not to be an expert
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Contact usMichael CampagnaBarrington Area [email protected]
Amanda Barnett JacoverGlenview Public [email protected]
Katie LaMantiaSchaumburg Township District [email protected]
Janet PiehlWilmette Public [email protected]