What’s in the news? Feb. 19, 2008
Teenagers Lead Lessons in Technology
Baltimoresun.com
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/education/k12/bal-ho.technology03feb03,0,6364191.story
Summary: This article is about high school student’s teaching fellow students and community citizens alike about computer technology. These students are very tech savvy and they enjoy holding classes after school hours to share their knowledge with other people. They teach things like photo shop, game design, web design, and programs like MS office. There is a middle school nearby and the students are able to come to the high school to learn the computer programs and advance their skills for when they start high school.
Response: This concept is very enlightening. The idea of students helping other students and adults to learn new skills can be very beneficial. It will not only benefit the “learners” but it will benefit the “teachers” as well by reinforcing their knowledge. It will force them to have a complete understanding of the subject in order to teach others about it. The must also really enjoy what they are doing to take time out of their schedules to help other people.
My View: I absolutely love this whole concept. I feel that it benefits everyone who is involved. The students that are teaching are gaining leadership abilities as well as strengthening their skills and helping people in the process. I feel that it is also bridging the gap between digital natives and digital immigrants. (This concept was introduced by Marc Prensky)
Questions: Is this program effective enough to introduce it to more schools? Would more neighborhoods be as receptive to a program that is similar? Could they take it a step further by having high school students go to elementary or middle schools to teach those students?
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