http://www.educationnation.com/index.cfm?objectid=164219F6-0FBA-11E1-9CAC000C296BA163&aka=0
Check out this site and video. All this week I have been looking at the series on NBC, Education Nation. It has a ton of categories and lots of insightful information. I've zeroed in on a lot of the videos dealing with Art and Education, and everyone seems to recognize how important it is. I've felt a strong need for kids to not only embrace technology but understand technology to the point where they can create something of their own. In the video on the site you will see kids that have literally programmed they're own video games. As a video game artist, i'm jealous, because I don't even program the games I make...granted my games are much bigger. This is still amazing to me though, because when I was their age I played games but wasn't close to being exposed to it in a way where I could make my own. In recent years there has been talks of the ill effects of video games on youth, and although certain organizations have not succeeded on banning violent games, the jury has still been out. What do you think of when people talk about video games, and did you ever imagine kids so young being able to make games on their own?
Very interesting - I love that they are pushing creating video games for more than just "play" and to learn about science, math and other subjects and to engage these youth with social issues. This reminded me of Hoa's "Ted Talk" video (for this week's assignment) and how engaged the students became with technology, even if they had never seen a computer before. It's pretty amazing:)
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of kids programming games rather than just playing them. it's a common theme for arts educators. teach to no longer just be consumers, but now producers of media as well.
ReplyDeletethis reminded of a really cool device that you can purchase online. for $25 you can own a computer and they've been helping kids learn how to program with them. take a look: http://www.raspberrypi.org/about
it's really cool.