After reading Trevor's post about computer hardware, it got me thinking ... why don't we teach our kids the hardware components to computers? It seems like a logical step for the high school setting. In the elementary panel, students learn to surf software, and the Internet. Then in high school, move onto the nitty gritty.
Normally in high school, we give students a sense of how to do a little bit of everything. So this should indeed become a component. With more and more products going high tech, we do need more computerized individuals in the world.
Sure, I love the computer but I haven't the faintest idea on how to program one. Good point Trevor. Who should we take this up with?
Anastasia Rioux
1 comment:
Hi Anastasia,
Super blog! You must be a demon with a keyboard.
With respect to teaching students the components/uses of the computer this is addressed in several areas such as communications, integrated technology, some business classes, computer engineering, etc. There are numerous ways to weave such familiarity into the currioculum provided one earnestly wishes to do so. The main hurdle always seems to be the 'adult' component. Most teachers I have encountered are unfamiliar with 'the box' themselves and avoid delving into the haze.
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