[Edu] Reaching the Educational Market

[miyu]

Ahh, I had a nice gotcha moment when discussing technology in the classroom
with a guy whose specialization  was in technology in education.  He went
through this big complex exercises using digital cameras and computers for
each student and demoed this sweet lesson on Spanish vocabulary.  He then
asked me what I thought of it (I have a reputation for arguing against the
inefficient use of technology in the classroom - I prefer things low-fi
unless tech is needed).

I reached into my bag and pulled out a stash of pyramids and invented on the
spot a method to present the same exact material he presented using a game
(Tic-Tac-Doh! to be exact).  I then asked him how much his materials cost
per student because mine was 4.50$ a kid (2 kids share a 9$ stash).

It was one of those rare moments of synchronicity having everything there
and a flash of insight to create the game.   Unfortunately i think I spent
my moment of genius.  So hopefully nobody expects great things out of me
anymore. *laugh*

                              -Ryan

ps.  You feeling better to make it to Origins Kimberly?

On 7/4/07, Kimberly Terrill <kiter5 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> It really is a pity.. people trading efficient learning tools for
> inefficient conveniences. (makes me glad my kids are not institutionalized)
>
> Can I be a saber tooth tiger, or do I have to be a type of bird?
>
> --Kimberly
> Homeschoolin' Teacher rabbit
>
>


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