Redefining Geek
Download Redefining Geek PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Redefining Geek book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages.
Redefining Geek
Author: Cassidy Puckett
language: en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date: 2022-04-20
A surprising and deeply researched look at how everyone can develop tech fluency by focusing on five easily developed learning habits. Picture a typical computer geek. Likely white, male, and someone you’d say has a “natural instinct” for technology. Yet, after six years teaching technology classes to first-generation, low-income middle school students in Oakland, California, Cassidy Puckett has seen firsthand that being good with technology is not something people are born with—it’s something they learn. In Redefining Geek, she overturns the stereotypes around the digitally savvy and identifies the habits that can help everyone cultivate their inner geek. Drawing on observations and interviews with a diverse group of students around the country, Puckett zeroes in on five technology learning habits that enable tech-savvy teens to learn new technologies: a willingness to try and fail, management of frustration and boredom, use of models, and the abilities to use design logic and identify efficiencies. In Redefining Geek, she shows how to measure and build these habits, and she demonstrates how many teens historically marginalized in STEM are already using these habits and would benefit from recognition for their talent, access to further learning opportunities, and support in career pathways. She argues that if we can develop, recognize, and reward these technological learning habits in all kids—especially girls and historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups—we can address many educational inequities and disparities in STEM. Revealing how being good with technology is not about natural ability but habit and persistence, Redefining Geek speaks to the ongoing conversation on equity in technology education and argues for a more inclusive technology learning experience for all students.
Redefining Geek
Author: Cassidy Puckett
language: en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date: 2022-04-20
After six years teaching technology classes to first-generation, low-income middle-school students in Oakland, California, Cassidy Puckett has seen firsthand that being good with technology is not something people are born with-it's something they learn. In "Redefining Geek", she overturns the stereotypes around the digitally savvy and identifies the habits that can help everyone cultivate their inner geek. -- "Through her solid research and her experiences with working with diverse student learners, Puckett does an exemplary job in helping readers understand and rethink what it means to be technologically competent... This knowledge and her guidance-coupled with a thorough examination of how our biases can further exacerbate the digital divide- is beneficial in designing tech curriculum and programs that are more inclusive and supportive to the diverse communities that they are serving. A must-read for any professional seeking to improve and advance technology education." -- Susanne Tedrick, author of "Women of Color in Tech"
Geek Guide: A Practical Manual for the Modern Nerd
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-07-12
In a world that often misunderstands and undervalues them, geeks have risen to become a force to be reckoned with. They're the ones who push the boundaries of technology, drive innovation, and create the pop culture that shapes our lives. This book is a celebration of the geek in all of us, a comprehensive guide to navigating the world as a geek and unlocking your full potential. Within these pages, you'll find the tools and knowledge you need to embrace your inner geek with confidence and pride. From navigating geek social situations and expressing your identity through fashion and style to exploring the vast world of geek entertainment and mastering the latest tech gadgets, this book covers it all. You'll also learn how to use your geek voice for good, advocate for geek rights and representation, and promote inclusivity and diversity within the geek community. Whether you're a self-professed geek, a geek in disguise, or simply curious about this fascinating subculture, this book is for you. With its engaging writing style, insightful advice, and practical tips, this book will help you thrive in a world that is increasingly embracing geek culture. So, embrace your inner geek, unlock your full potential, and join the ranks of those who are shaping the future of innovation, technology, and culture. With this book as your guide, you'll be equipped to navigate the world as a geek with confidence, success, and a newfound sense of belonging. Discover the power of your geekiness and unleash your inner superhero. The world needs your unique talents, your passion, and your unwavering determination to make a difference. Embrace your geek identity and become the hero of your own story. If you like this book, write a review!