Teenagers are
apparently flocking to digital media for a chance to learn on their own terms.
So, if you’re interested in helping your teens follow their passions and
interests on their own time, the following titles and tips support kids in
learning through tutorials and mentorship, digital creation, and by sharing
their own expertise with a community of like-minded peers.
- Break the mold. By
the time kids are in their teens, they start to identify with certain labels,
such as artistic and athletic. This might limit their experiences based on what
they think they can do and what they cant. Always encourage your kids to
stretch themselves in risk-free learning spaces. Just because they haven’t felt
successful in art class doesn’t mean they can’t learn to draw with Art Academy,
or why not suggest they browse the hundreds of engaging challenges at DIY.
- Encourage hands-on learning. Many of us learn by doing. If your teen needs physical practice to grasp new skills, then suggest they try one of the many creation tools out there. They can learn programming at Codeacademy or comic creation with Strip Designer.
- Learn through
community. In many online spaces, teens can share their knowledge with peers
and get valuable feedback on their own learning. Support them in locating
kid-friendly networks, where they can share their talents with others and
engage in discussions with like-minded teens. They can post their writing on
websites like Teen Ink or share games they create with the user-community on
Gamestar Mechanic.
The Assisted Learning Centre is a college
that supervises and tutors grades 8 to 12; we are located in the coastal town
of Fish Hoek on the False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula. Contact us today to enroll!
Have your teenager’s
learned valuable information and skills through online resources or tutorials?
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