Community Technology Centers
Community Technology Center (CTC) provides public access to technology and online content. Many community technology centers offer a range of services from technical training to entertainment. Often, they also serve as an important link to educational technologies. Generally, CTCs view access as a means to educational, social, and other opportunities for its members [2, 8]. However, access alone is not enough. The challenge is to ensure the CTC provides access to technology and structures to support creative and constructive learning opportunities. A carefully configured CTC is fertile ground for seeding and cultivating the type of community that supports learning. The Computer Clubhouse, a specialized CTC, serves as a model for how technology centers can provide its members with equitable use of educational technologies in a culture where learning occurs naturally.