Tony Firshman wrote:
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> Rick Chagouri-Brindle wrote:
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>> Actually, that reminds me. I also "teach" on a volunteer basis at a
>> local pre-school. I use the term teach with this age group very
>> loosely, but I was amazed how much these children pick up and how
>> quickly. As part of the project, I setup and installed four PCs for
>> them, and we installed the Edubuntu Linux variant - partly for reasons
>> of cost, and partly because it is designed for young children. They
>> have all taken too it so well, it is amazing. Many of the children use
>> the machines with more confidence than some of the staff!!!
>>
> Of course they do. Ben at age 8 became the password holder and
> controller of
> the classes computer. He kept on correcting the teacher and helping
> her - so she passed responsibilty! It is still happening now. He has
> given up A level computing because the teacher knows less than him.
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My nephew was in a similar situation . . . in the end he got so fed up
and dispirited. Oh well, at least I was able to introduce him to the
weird and wonderful machines although he found my ZX81 amusing to say
the least!!!
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