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All kids want to paint and go to music class because it's easy and doesn't require real thought.<BR/> <BR/>I was born and raised in Detroit... Motown... and in 2005 Martha Reeves from the 60's Motown group Vandellas was running for Detroit City Council on the platform of "bringing music back to the city of Detroit".... What? Are you kidding me? We've got enough "wanna be" rappers and she wants to add to this maddest? The worst part is Martha Reeves won and is a proud member of the dysfunctional Detroit City council. Meanwhile, countries like India are cranking out computer scientists by the millions but Detroit has Marva Reeves. While Martha Reeves was "Dancing in the Streets" in the 60s, India was investing heavily in science education and it's paying off big time. <BR/><BR/>Fantasia Barrino who won the American Idol competition is functionally illiterate. That's right, she can't read and admitted her problem in at least one interview. She got lucky by winning the American Idol competition in 2006. Too many kids think they can be the next Michael Jackson when they need to focus on being the next Michael Dell.EHAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284627846406855119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702559980666962811.post-87746659459033396892009-03-02T10:24:00.000-05:002009-03-02T10:24:00.000-05:00A. Bordeaux makes an excellent point. The technolo...A. Bordeaux makes an excellent point. The technology gap between kids and their teachers is a wide one. I can't really fault the teachers for this (for the reasons stated by A and others you and I have already discussed), but it is a problem. These days, people who are passionate about technology tend to go into technology-based jobs, not teaching. <BR/><BR/>So what's the answer? Perhaps some sort of mentoring program by high tech firms (such as Yahoo!) is in order. And not just for high school kids, either. It would be nice to catch these kids early and get them interested in testing the boundaries of technology.<BR/><BR/>Also, I think the lack of creative programs in education these days is a real problem. I know most people don't believe there's any link between technology and the arts, but I do. When we were kids, we were encouraged to think outside the box in art class and music class. We were taught that things are open to interpretation. Kids aren't taught these things these days. Even if you're fortunate enough to attend private school, it's all about math and reading. Now, don't get me wrong. I believe math and reading are very important. But we haven't done a very good job encouraging a balance between analytical and creative thought. Perhaps we're doing more harm than good.Erickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658169888759625449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702559980666962811.post-23179282199693876912009-03-02T08:54:00.000-05:002009-03-02T08:54:00.000-05:00I think you make several valid points. Young peopl...I think you make several valid points. Young people are ready to use the technology they already know as well as learn new ones. Their teachers are the ones who need the most assistance, particularly overcoming their own personal fears and lack of basic tech skills.<BR/><BR/>How do you think educators and internet gurus like yourself can help overcome these obstacles? Personal responsibility to self educate is part of the answer,but believe me, most teachers don't have the time to plan for their very diverse students,grade papers, call parents, and raise their own children, let alone read books on technology. This is not a cop out but a harsh reality.<BR/><BR/>I am a personal proponent of creating schools that inherently integrate science and technology into its curriculum. I would also like to see more camps, summer and after school programs, competitions, etc. created that allow children to explore new technologies as well as those old 1800's plant projects...we will always need plants and people who understand them:-)<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your science fair! Sounds quite interesting...Anita Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783572436492154500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702559980666962811.post-80917261161375773292009-03-02T08:52:00.000-05:002009-03-02T08:52:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anita Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783572436492154500noreply@blogger.com