At the Chicago Public Library's YOUMedia centers, teens can explore their passions. Through mentoring and workshops, teens can experiment with a wide variety of tools and resources, from books to video editing software and SLR cameras. The first YOUMedia Center opened in Chicago's Harold Washington Library Center in 2009 and has expanded to four more Chicago Public Library branches.
Connected learning labs for teens —
At the Chicago Public Library's YOUMedia centers, teens can explore their passions. Through mentoring and workshops, teens can experiment with a wide variety of tools and resources, from books to video editing software and SLR cameras. The first YOUMedia Center opened in Chicago's Harold Washington Library Center in 2009 and has expanded to four more Chicago Public Library branches.
courtesy John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
YOUmedia has a studio recording space where teens can use instruments and learn to mix tracks.
Connected learning labs for teens —
YOUmedia has a studio recording space where teens can use instruments and learn to mix tracks.
courtesy John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
YOUmedia often collaborates with authors, artists and speakers from various fields to enrich its workshops. In this instance, an expert in geo-caching explains the use of GPS for treasure hunting.
Connected learning labs for teens —
YOUmedia often collaborates with authors, artists and speakers from various fields to enrich its workshops. In this instance, an expert in geo-caching explains the use of GPS for treasure hunting.
courtesy John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The YOUmedia center hosts a weekly open mic night for singers, poets and spoken word artists.
Connected learning labs for teens —
The YOUmedia center hosts a weekly open mic night for singers, poets and spoken word artists.
courtesy John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Teens can also use the center's computers to do homework or dive deep into any topic of interest.
Connected learning labs for teens —
Teens can also use the center's computers to do homework or dive deep into any topic of interest.
courtesy John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The program is based in the principle of connected learning, which suggests teens thrive in learning environments where "hanging out, messing around and geeking out" is encouraged.
Connected learning labs for teens —
The program is based in the principle of connected learning, which suggests teens thrive in learning environments where "hanging out, messing around and geeking out" is encouraged.
courtesy John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation