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At the height of the pandemic in 2020, we made a huge bet: that maker spaces were the prime example of self-directed, hands-on learning, even when they were forced to operate remotely. This story about New York's BEAM Centre's collaboration with Albanian youth community centre Uzina is proving us right...
STUDENTS' VOICES
Albania
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"The classroom was always an environment of frustration, fear and anxiety - a place that stripped me of the freedom to make my own choices and become my own person. I need breaks. Nature. Hands-on contact with people. Experiences. I learn by failing and talking and observing."
"A completely remote learning environment can work but for me personally I would not enjoy it. You are not applying your skills... Getting to know your place, presenting back to the community. I would not be as involved with my learning."
"Many challenges still exist around digitising a social experience like teaching and guaranteeing deep and equitable learning for all. However, through trial and error, schools find important opportunities to set new standards for enriched and relevant out-of-school, lifelong learning." Gaia Ines Fassò, EdSurge