Computers are promising tools for providing educational experiences that meet individual learning needs. However, delivering this promise in practice is challenging, particularly when automated feedback is essential and the learning extends beyond using traditional methods such as writing and solving …

Informal learning spaces create opportunities for children and youth to develop their talents and to experience new social roles. In recent years, several public libraries in the Netherlands have established makerspaces to empower youth by facilitating the development of their digital skills in conjunction …

UNLABELLED: Public library makerspaces intend to contribute to the development of children from marginalized communities through the education of digital technology and creativity and by stimulating young people to experience new social roles and develop their identity. Learning in these informal settings …

De maakplaats is een plek waar kinderen leren. Kinderen kunnen er na schooltijd komen of bezoeken de maakplaats samen met school. Het leren is heel breed: nieuwe technologie, creativiteit, samenwerken. Maar ook zoiets als leren omgaan met tegenslagen, want vroeg of laat lopen kinderen tegen moeilijkheden …

Kinderen en jongeren leren niet alleen op school, maar ook daarbuiten. Informele leeromgevingen kunnen ‘het verschil maken’ voor hun ontwikkeling, niet alleen door scholing van kennis en vaardigheden, maar ook als plaats waar jeugdigen nieuwe sociale rollen kunnen ervaren en hun identiteit ontwikkelen. …

Maker education offers opportunities to stimulate the creativity of young people in various types of education. How to guide these learning processes, however, is an unexplored area for the supervisors (teachers and librarians). In the research-project presented, a professional learning community of …