Me too, sort of... My big bro built a UK101 (he likes electronics but had/has little interest in software)- so once he built it, he moved on to other stuff leaving me to explore a cool new thing (with enough helpful advice from someone who knew enough to be dangerous)
I think the idea that if you have loads of un-informed kids (not wishing to belittle them) and they've all had a chance to play and not get far with the technology (i.e. become bored and don't try to squabble over it) - then one finds out something cool (that first spark!)... then others see, expand and share... and the fire's lit.
Exactly. It seems to be more about opportunity - the chance to investigate and have many different experiences. You find something(s) that intrigue you, you investigate and learn, then you share what you've learned.
It seems self evident, but maybe it's not. That's how I learned about computers - sitting down in front of a TRS-80 and figuring out what it could do.
ReplyDeleteMe too, sort of... My big bro built a UK101 (he likes electronics but had/has little interest in software)- so once he built it, he moved on to other stuff leaving me to explore a cool new thing (with enough helpful advice from someone who knew enough to be dangerous)
ReplyDeleteI think the idea that if you have loads of un-informed kids (not wishing to belittle them) and they've all had a chance to play and not get far with the technology (i.e. become bored and don't try to squabble over it) - then one finds out something cool (that first spark!)... then others see, expand and share... and the fire's lit.
Exactly. It seems to be more about opportunity - the chance to investigate and have many different experiences. You find something(s) that intrigue you, you investigate and learn, then you share what you've learned.
ReplyDeleteYou Do The Math: Explaining Basic Concepts Behind Math Problems Improves Children's Learning
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090410143809.htm