Computers are like TV. They both can be tools to teach you great things, if used properly. But the attractive part of TV is turning it on and turning your brain off. Same thing with computers and some of the crapy educational software out there. Just flip it on and try clicking on things until you get some nice eye candy. Stupid! We need to educational software tools, that challenge the kids thinking, not just give them some sweat rewards for clicking on the right thing.
The best part about the official SPAM website is that it explains where the term SPAMMING comes from. I never knew it was a Monty Python skit. And I love Monty Python. Now we need to make up a use for the term "a duck". (anybody remember that great scene?) How about something that is totally illogical? Something totally illogical, like using SPAM to refer to UCE's.
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Computers are like TV. They both can be tools to teach you great things, if used properly. But the attractive part of TV is turning it on and turning your brain off. Same thing with computers and some of the crapy educational software out there. Just flip it on and try clicking on things until you get some nice eye candy. Stupid! We need to educational software tools, that challenge the kids thinking, not just give them some sweat rewards for clicking on the right thing.
The best part about the official SPAM website is that it explains where the term SPAMMING comes from. I never knew it was a Monty Python skit. And I love Monty Python. Now we need to make up a use for the term "a duck". (anybody remember that great scene?) How about something that is totally illogical? Something totally illogical, like using SPAM to refer to UCE's.
Now I guess I'll have to pile all of my kid's art work on the floor next to the fridge.
How about making a product so well that no one needs to call tech support to get help? (just a thought.)
So is he going back to school to get a degree in Botany? (or maybe to teach the profs.)