Recently we have partnered with the
Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition (LCHC), a
UC San Diego organization. Together we aim to build a rich learning, play, and creative environment with the following goals:
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Community participation in, and growth through, computer and real-world activities that bring together digital media editing, computer programming, play, dance, and anything else that is of interest in the community.
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A healthy and long-term relationship with San Diego area institutes of higher learning. LCHC is hopefully only the beginning. We believe that a marriage of interests that links our community and outreach programs at these institutions is vital for all parties involved. On the one hand, we get much appreciated social/learning interaction and technological expertise, while on the other hand, these institutions get to experience and benefit from a real-world environment wherein to refine and develop enriching "techno-social spaces".
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Interaction between community members and UCSD students and faculty. This pairing is fertile ground for both sides to positively influence the other while engaged in joint creative activities.
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A stable and maintainable digital infrastructure that not only addresses the low-level technical needs at the Learning Center, but also seeks to build digital software that supports our combined "real-world and digital" activities.