Identity in the Making: Research on Identity Work in Adolescents in a Maker Experience
World Maker Faire 2015
MAKER
Jennifer Wyld
Jennifer recently completed her PhD studies in the field of Free Choice Learning at Oregon State University, doing her research on a Maker Experience for early adolescents. Before returning to grad school, Jen was a Montessori elementary and adolescent guide and has been exploring alternative education/learning settings for over 20 years. Her Maker skills tend to the crafty side.
This talk presents findings from an academic research project on the identity work, interest development, and deepening of understanding around STEM, particularly technology, for a group of adolescents in a game design, after-school club Maker experience.
