Is technology changing how kids’ minds work?
I really don’t think so. We have seen through time how much they love hands-on learning, making choices, using real materials, using real tools. We integrate a lot of technology because that’s the way life is now, and children are very comfortable with it. But it’s still the hands-on experiences they’re drawn to. To a child, a computer’s no different than a telephone is to us: “Oh, big deal.” What sparks kids’ imaginations? Solving problems themselves. Being able to explore something and discover the results on their own. Using all their senses. But it’s hard. Teachers are so overwhelmed every day with what they need to teach. I was on the Rockwood school board for nine years—that really helped me see what they were up against. I think the focus on standardized tests and the way No Child Left Behind is being implemented is having a negative impact on how schools teach. Children need to love to learn and understand themselves as learners, not test-takers. This place is very hands-on—But
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