Digging into Research: Interest and Identity in STEM
Thu, Aug 27, 2015Digging into Research: Interest and Identity in STEM
As afterschool educators, we get to see first-hand how STEM excites and engages kids. However, many of us have questions about how to go beyond the short-term and help kids develop a long-term interest in STEM.This webinar is presented with our partner, Relating Research to Practice. We’ll be basing part of our discussion on their Connected Collection, Identity and Interest Development, which provides a brief overview of the current research.
WatchFoundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework
Thu, Jul 23, 2015Foundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework
Researchers from CCSR will discuss the findings of their newly released report funded by The Wallace Foundation that provides evidence from child/youth development, cognitive science, psychology, and learning theory that educators, out-of-school time practitioners, policymakers, and funders can use to ground their work in a firm understanding of important goals for human development.
WatchFederal Supports for Afterschool & Summer Learning Programs
Wed, Jul 15, 2015Federal Supports for Afterschool & Summer Learning Programs
ECEC, the Afterschool Alliance, and afterschool practitioners representing Knowledge Universe and other providers will share how key federal programs including the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) support the implementation of school-age programs.
WatchDigital Outreach Strategies: Social Media Metrics
Thu, Jul 9, 2015Digital Outreach Strategies: Social Media Metrics
In this webinar, communications experts from Burness Communications will discuss social media metrics and demonstrate how you can use a variety of free and low-cost tools to measure your performance on social media, enhance your digital strategy, and advance your organization’s goals.
WatchWe know that afterschool and other community educators are keenly attuned to the needs of girls they serve. In this webinar, we’ll look specifically at gender equity issues in STEM learning and consider how current research on this topic can help inform and shape practice.
WatchDigging into Research: Making and Tinkering in Afterschool
Thu, Jun 25, 2015Digging into Research: Making and Tinkering in Afterschool
Following up on our webinar last month, “Equity in Making and Tinkering,” we’re going to take a step back and examine the current research on making and tinkering for K-12 learners. Many of us have questions about the learning outcomes and goals for making and tinkering in afterschool and how educators can best facilitate these experiences. In this webinar we will discuss resources released as part of the Relating Research to Practice project.
WatchEquity in Making and Tinkering
Wed, May 27, 2015Equity in Making and Tinkering
All students deserve opportunities for rigorous and meaningful STEM learning, regardless race or ethnicity, culture, gender, socioeconomic status, language, or disability status. It’s not enough to just provide increased access—we must think carefully about how we design programs, choose curriculum or projects, and interact with youth to best support their success in STEM.
WatchWith most Americans today engaging with at least one social media site, social media is a valuable (and cost-effective) way to reach your community. In this webinar, communications experts from Burness Communications will walk through goal setting strategies to effectively leverage social media to advance your program's mission and goals, and the Afterschool Alliance will give an overview of social media resources specifically for the afterschool community.
WatchAfterschool and Keeping Kids Active and Healthy: What You Can Do
Wed, Apr 15, 2015Afterschool and Keeping Kids Active and Healthy: What You Can Do
With close to 1 in 3 children and teens overweight or obese in the U.S., the health and wellness of students today is a national priority, concerning everyone from policy makers to parents. Afterschool programs are an integral partner to keep kids active and healthy during the out-of-school-time hours and a vital piece of the solution to tackle the obesity epidemic.
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