Kickflip is an interest-driven connected learning digital media program designed to impact skateboarders age 15 to 25 for whom school is often not a safe or constructive learning environment.
On this page we share best practices for designing programs that harness the strengths of similar hard to reach youth populations.
On this page we share best practices for designing programs that harness the strengths of similar hard to reach youth populations.
Developing equitable partnerships with a wide range of community members provides a diverse wealth of expertise, perspectives, and invaluable feedback.
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Student interests can be leveraged to provide an entry point for learning a skill. Identifying what they already know can make further learning much less intimidating.
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Students work on projects that are hands-on, process-oriented, and help them develop concrete skills that have a practical application to their interests and potential careers through practices of play and tinkering.
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