Technokids is a UK based program that was launched in London in 1995, with ‘the aim of introducing children to the wonders of computers and multimedia by taking the latest multimedia laptops into nursery, prep and primary schools in order to teach children the skills they need to gain the maximum learning benefit from modern technology.’ These kinds of programs aren’t only in the UK, they are popping up all over the US too!
Impressed at the very idea of taking a laptop to a nursery? Wait, and take a look at their curriculum:
”At Technokids, children can:
Create a Website
Learn to touch-type
Compose & Mix a Pop-song
Explore the Galaxy
Direct Animated Movies
Design an Album Cover
Write a Talking Storybook
Publish a Newsletter
Recreate Famous Artwork
Present a Comic or Slideshow
…And much, much more!”
I know what you’re thinking, “Seriously?!” I’m 20 years old and I don’t know how to do all of that! Now, I’m not sure how your nursery school was, but I remember mastering the alphabet as being a astronomical feat. Today’s world literally is a completely different world. What is even more impressive than the program’s curriculum is the gallery where student’s works are on display.
This is a whole new ball game, folks.
