Anythink's Studio Initiative

Digital Learning Labs in Libraries and

Museums

Goals

• Re-envision our district approach to teen technology programming

• Build staff capacity to support 21st century skills development

• Portable kits for use in teen programming across the district

• Establish a pool of volunteers committed to working as community mentors

• Design and implement a model lab• Produce a “recipe” for implementing labs in our

other 6 locations

The Relationships

HoMaGo

NOT just a buzzword, not a funny acronym….

“The new literacies almost all involve social skills developed through collaboration and networking.” - Jenkins

Level up

Goals

• Re-envision our district approach to teen technology programming

• Build staff capacity to support 21st century skills development relationship building, leadership, collaboration and other 21st Century Skills

• Portable kits for use in teen programming across the district

• Establish a pool of volunteers committed to working as community mentors

• Design and implement a model lab at Wright Farms

• Produce a “recipe” for implementing labs in our other 6 locations

Anythink Strategic Plan 2012-2014

IV. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION ARE SUPPORTED BYTECHNOLOGY

“We believe everyone is creative. We provide the tools for people to explore their creativity, connect with others and ideas.”

YOUmedia project team Teen Advisory Boards Advisory Council Breakout teams

Communications Activities Mentors Space and Operations Partnerships Documentation/Evaluation

Community Partners Boulder Digital Arts Denver Open Media Rocky Mountain Training University of Denver School of

Library and Information Science

YOUmedia @ Anythink Wright Farms

Geek Out Hang Out Mess Around

Three Accomplishments New programming across the

district Capacity-building for Teen and

Tech Guides using digital media tools

Anythink Wright Farms has begun construction and opens March 11

Most exciting Seeing HOMAGO work Staff excited to implement new

programming

Challenges Defining partnerships Defining role of mentors for Anythink. Recruiting mentors

What we wish we knew Logistical challenge of managing media

and equipment Communication is key – despite regular

district-wide announcements and meetings, many still felt out of the loop

What’s Next? Grand Opening of Studio at Wright Farms Build partnerships and expand pool of

mentors Replicate programming model across

the district