Monday, August 4, 2008

if the kids could see us

I'm wondering what our kids would think if they could see us trying to negotiate our way around our computers right now!!!!

3 comments:

Ina D said...

Hey Charlie,
I figure they will empathize with us, perhaps they could addist us:):):) ina

Ina D said...

I am sorry......the word "addist" should have been assist:):):) LOL

CindyN said...

I have to add in 2 more cents here....
Just as we heard today about children knowing algorithms without benefit of real understanding of the underlying concepts.... many young computer users are what I call "Lucky Clickers."
They have no fear.... so they click away until they get what they want on a screen... or they get stymied and change applications, or quit and walk away.
When it comes to understanding how a computer functions, in order to troubleshoot or problem-solve.... you frequently hear:
"Teacher! I need help! The computer won't DO what I want it to!"
:-)
CindyN