The Future of IT…Here They Are

Written By
KS
Ken Starks
Jul 26, 2010

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“The idea was to gather 20 kids, ranging from 3rd to
5th grade and teach them how a computer works. We were going to use
perfectly good computers, take them apart, teach the kids how to
identify the components, teach them the function of said
components, put it back together and then install Linux on it.

“Given it would even start after said exercise.

“I had my doubts. I personally felt that this age range was a
bit young. I just didn’t think kids this age would sit for 4 days
and participate in this program…much less understand what they
were doing.

“I was wrong….”


Complete Story

KS

Ken Starks

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