Brave New Teacher: A Classroom Veteran Conquers Technophobia

In rural Freedom, Pennsylvania, a once hesitant instructor is proving that even an "old dog" can learn technology. Normally an old English teacher, he is trying to learn new technology. His class used to do more typing, now they are doing power point presentations. He used to drag his students through an assignment, now he guides them through it.

Student Mentors Teach Game Design

High School student mentors use game design as a tool for teaching science, technology, engineering and math. Advanced students are paid to teach other students around Wahington, DC and Maryland. It is a collaboration and mentoring. Mentors assist the instructors in the classroom. Students receive immediate feedback and help.

The program's high tech bus travels to locations where facilities are not available. Parents also volunteer to help keep the program running.

Chicago's Digital Youth Network

Chicago's after school pods encourage students to be critical creators. Students learn to express themselves using new media. Their schools require and make art classes mandatory. Here they are taught the digital tools such as video production, robotics and game design. There is also a program exclusively for girls. Here young girls are shown positive images in the media. Internships are available for those students who excel. Chicago's Digital Youth Network is helping students connect and prepare them for 2020.