I’m so glad that I’ve been able to be a part of One Laptop per Child this year as I have learned so much and as the classes go by, I get more and more excited for the trip. So far this semester, we have been discussing and preparing for the trip by creating new games and learning opportunities to share with the kids once we arrive. Elena and I have been working on a game that allows the children to discover and learn about the different types of animals. As we have been making the game, we have also written up a script to teach them how to make their own. I have enjoyed going to class every day because I know I will always come out knowing something new. Not only has this opened my eyes to the differences between myself and the children in Barbados, but it has given me a chance to adjust the way I work so I feel a lot more confident knowing the kids I work with will come out knowing the basics and beyond of Scratch. Before this class started, I didn’t really think I would enjoy the coding and computer work as much as I have been. By making these projects, we are providing an opportunity for kids to explore outside of their typical school lifestyle and knowing what I am doing in the classroom is going to really help these kids out, makes it that much more enjoyable.
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April 2018
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