In 2006 this touch screen was revolutionary. Now we use iPhone screens and iPad screens using this technology (not quite all yet...) and we accept it, love it and expect it! It's a great reminder of how fast technology changes and how quickly we adapt to it.
An occupational therapy blog about the role of online technology in OT education and practice.
VirtualOT
- Anita Hamilton
- Australia
- I am an Australian occupational therapist, educator and researcher. I have worked as an OT in mental health, vocational rehabilitation and a private surgical hospital. I am passionate using online technology to enhance the knowledge and growth of the occupational therapy profession. In my PhD research I am looking at the role of online technologies in information management and knowledge transfer in occupational therapy. Views expressed and stories shared on this blog are my opinion and do not represent views of my employer or professional registration body.
Showing posts with label computers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label computers. Show all posts
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sugata Mitra shows how kids teach themselves
In this talk Sugata Mitra demonstrates that children have the capacity to teach themselves how to use computers, in even the most rural and disadvantaged towns in India. One of the key points he makes in this presentation is that children are naturally motivated to learn. So imagine if these kids had better teachers, better resources and a place to put this learning into practice...!
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