Here's a great idea for tech-savvy kids during those lazy Summer days! Freshbrain.org, is putting together a virtual camp where students can learn to create a variety of technology, from websites to game simulations. Freshbrain is a website dedicated to "enhancing the education and development of our youth in the areas of business and technology by providing hands-on real world experience." Campers may spend anywhere from a week to the whole summer participating in one or many different "Learning Paths"; a collection of hands-on activities. The learning paths being offered are:
- Create a 3D Video Game
- Build Applications for the G1 Mobile Phone
- Building Flashy Websites
- Java Development
- Create a Facebook Application
- Make Amazing Videos
- Learn Graphic Design
- Animation
- Music Production
- Photo Editing Techniques
Each Activity within a learning path will take 1½ – 2 days, resulting in about 1 – 2 weeks per path, with an exciting chance to share results. In addition, there will also be “Challenge Activities” that run parallel with the learning paths, and students will have a chance to compete in contests with some pretty neat prizes, such as internships, monetary awards, scholarships, and gift certificates. As students complete a learning path or participate in a "challenge activity" contest, they will receive a "badge". Badges will be visible on their FreshBrain profile and will indicate levels of accomplishment to other campers.
Students can login or Register at this link: http://freshbrain.org/user/register and join the FreshBrain Summer Virtual Camp 2009 Group at http://freshbrain.org/group/summer-virtual-technology-camp-2009-group.
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