Redefining Geek
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Redefining Geek
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Author : Cassidy Puckett
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-04-20
Redefining Geek written by Cassidy Puckett and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-20 with Education categories.
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
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Author : Cassidy Puckett
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-04-20
Redefining Geek written by Cassidy Puckett and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-20 with Computers categories.
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
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-07-12
Geek Guide A Practical Manual For The Modern Nerd written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
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!
Bringing Up Geeks
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Author : Marybeth Hicks
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-07-01
Bringing Up Geeks written by Marybeth Hicks and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-01 with Family & Relationships categories.
A breakthrough parenting book that redefines the meaning of 'geek' and inspires parents to free themselves and their kids from the 'culture of cool.' In a world of superficial values, peer pressure, and out-of-control consumerism, the world needs more GEEKS: Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids. Today's 'culture of cool' has changed the way kids grow up. Rather than enjoying innocent childhoods while developing strong, authentic characters, today's kids can become cynical 'even jaded' as they absorb the dangerous messages and harmful influences of a dominant popular culture that encourages materialism, high-risk behaviors, and a state of pseudo-adulthood. Author and mother of four Marybeth Hicks suggests an alternative: bringing up geeks. In this groundbreaking book, she shows parents how they can help their children gain the enthusiasm to pursue their passions, not just the latest fashions; the confidence to resist peer pressure and destructive behaviors; the love of learning that helps them excel at school and in life; and the maturity to value family as well as friends, as well as make good moral decisions. With a foundation like that, kids will grow up to be the coolest adults.
Gofailme
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Author : Erik Schneiderhan
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 2023-09-26
Gofailme written by Erik Schneiderhan and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-26 with Social Science categories.
The gaping holes in the U.S. and Canadian social safety nets mean that many people live in a state of financial precarity that can instantly become untenable in the face of another big expense, such as a large medical bill or damaged property. Historically, people have turned to their communities, neighbors, families, and loved ones for help in these situations. Today, asking for money on the internet through crowdfunding is among the most popular ways of seeking and donating to charity, and for-profit enterprises have realized that tapping into this instinct for helping is extremely good business. GoFailMe reveals how these sites, most notably GoFundMe, enjoy massive revenue, without providing the help they promise. They fail most of their users while putting them through an emotional rollercoaster and using sneaky tactics to obscure that reality. With unprecedented access to interviews, surveys, and hundreds of thousands of crowdfunding cases across North America, Erik Schneiderhan and Martin Lukk take on pressing questions with critical insight: When do we turn to others for help? Who succeeds and who fails in the digital crowd? Whom do these sites benefit? Ultimately, the failure of GoFundMe and others is emblematic of the inability of the for-profit sector and Big Tech to engineer an end to social inequality.
Reinventing Cinema
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Author : Chuck Tryon
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2009-06-29
Reinventing Cinema written by Chuck Tryon and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-29 with Performing Arts categories.
For over a century, movies have played an important role in our lives, entertaining us, often provoking conversation and debate. Now, with the rise of digital cinema, audiences often encounter movies outside the theater and even outside the home. Traditional distribution models are challenged by new media entrepreneurs and independent film makers, usergenerated video, film blogs, mashups, downloads, and other expanding networks. Reinventing Cinema examines film culture at the turn of this century, at the precise moment when digital media are altering our historical relationship with the movies. Spanning multiple disciplines, Chuck Tryon addresses the interaction between production, distribution, and reception of films, television, and other new and emerging media.Through close readings of trade publications, DVD extras, public lectures by new media leaders, movie blogs, and YouTube videos, Tryon navigates the shift to digital cinema and examines how it is altering film and popular culture.
John Hughes A Life In Film
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Author : Kirk Honeycutt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-03-25
John Hughes A Life In Film written by Kirk Honeycutt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
John Hughes: A Life in Film is the first complete illustrated tribute to the legendary mind ehind Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and The Breakfast Club.
Geeks
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Author : Jon Katz
language : en
Publisher: Villard
Release Date : 2000-04-18
Geeks written by Jon Katz and has been published by Villard this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-18 with Social Science categories.
“A story of triumph, friendship, love, and above all, about being human and reaching for dreams in a hard-wired world.”—Seattle Times “Too often, writing about the online world lacks emotional punch, but Katz’s obvious love for his ‘lost boys’ gives his narrative a rich taste.”—The New York Times Book Review Jesse and Eric were geeks: suspicious of authority figures, proud of their status as outsiders, fervent in their belief in the positive power of technology. High school had been an unbearable experience and their small-town Idaho families had been torn apart by hard times. On the fringe of society, they had almost no social lives and little to look forward to. They spent every spare cent on their computers and every spare moment online. Nobody ever spoke of them, much less for them. But then they met Jon Katz, a roving journalist who suggested that, in the age of geek impresario Bill Gates, Jesse and Eric had marketable skills that could get them out of Idaho and pave the way to a better life. So they bravely set out to conquer Chicago—geek style. Told with Katz’s trademark charm and sparkle, Geeks is a humorous, moving tale of triumph over adversity and self-acceptance that delivers two irresistible heroes for the digital age and reveals the very human face of technology. Praise for Geeks “Ultimately, Geeks is not a story about the Internet or computers or techies. It is a story about personal bonds, optimism, access to opportunity, and the courage to dream.”—Salon “An uplifting and hugely compassionate book.”—Philadelphia Inquirer “A story of friendship, optimism, social despair, and an updated version of that American icon, the tinkerer.”—USA Today
The Geek Manifesto
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Author : Mark Henderson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-05-10
The Geek Manifesto written by Mark Henderson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-10 with Science categories.
Whether we want to improve education or cut crime, to enhance public health or to generate clean energy, we need the experimental methods of science - the best tool humanity has yet developed for working out what works. Yet from the way we're governed to the news we're fed by the media we're let down by a lack of understanding and respect for its insights and evidence. In The Geek Manifesto Mark Henderson explains why and how we need to entrench scientific thinking more deeply into every aspect of our society. A new movement is gathering. Let's turn it into a force our leaders cannot ignore. This edition includes an appendix: 'A Geek Manifesto for America' by David Dobbs.
The Geek Girl Squad Jade
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Author : Jasmine C. Caldwell
language : en
Publisher: Steam Heat Press
Release Date : 2023-09-30
The Geek Girl Squad Jade written by Jasmine C. Caldwell and has been published by Steam Heat Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-30 with Fiction categories.
When Miss Independent and Mr. Control get together, sparks ignite. As a trans woman, Jade never thought love was in the cards for her. The guys she’s attracted to never have any wiggle room when it comes to gender. Instead, she’s focused on her career and her squad. When the girls talk her into going to the new queer club she’s interviewing at, the swoon-worthy Andrew saves her from a jerk. Imagine her surprise when the hot connection from her night at the Neon Unicorn turns out to be her new boss! But no man is worth risking this opportunity... Andrew’s loved and lost, and vowed never to endure that pain again. He holds himself apart from everyone, except his family. If he can control everything, he can’t possibly get hurt. But when the gorgeous woman he defended shows up as his new office manager, fate tests his resolve. When her world falls apart, will Jade learn to lean? The Geek Girl Squad is a series of interconnected standalone romance novels and can be read in any order. This is the extended edition; the story is the same with an extra epilogue!