As an adult who did typing classes on BBC micros, used Encarta intensively in Junior High and visited the newfangled “internet” under supervision in the library in Senior High, I’m getting a kick out of this.
I’m not positive, but I do believe that one of the programs shown on those computer screens was an early version of “Reader Rabbit”, which I have the privilege of remembering from my good ‘ol home-schooled days.
Floppy Nostalgia for my old Apple II !
I taught with Reader Rabbit. Colin .. Did Reader Rabbit teach you to read or to use computers? Either, Neither or both?
This made me so happy. I remember fartin’ around on old school units like those in elementary school… and our High school’s computer bay wasn’t any better really… other than the monitors upgraded to B&W from B&Green (okay I know the programs improved but the visual impact was less than stellar). “You have died of Dysentery.”
I love how AFTER you take delivery of your microcomputer, you ask yourself “how can I fit it into the curriculum” and “what can I teach”. Perhaps these would have been good questions to have sorted out before you blew three years worth of library budget.
Doug, for real! Also, the Voiceover tells you to make a schedule before it gives you any clue about the kind of lessons you’d do. I must say, though, this is a pretty good “PowerPoint” presentation.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I’m elated.
I can’t wait to get a microcomputer system for my students.
February 24th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I used graph paper to create a room layout.
February 24th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I like that most of the images of students using microcomputers, it’s the girls at the keyboard. Yay egalatarian days of yore!
February 25th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I see this as nostalgic flat vid-planes in a AI’s biotrid.
Favorite:
“If you *have* to use an extension cord…”
February 26th, 2009 at 3:43 am
As an adult who did typing classes on BBC micros, used Encarta intensively in Junior High and visited the newfangled “internet” under supervision in the library in Senior High, I’m getting a kick out of this.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Pure Gold. I’ll have to try that thing with the index cards.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I’m not positive, but I do believe that one of the programs shown on those computer screens was an early version of “Reader Rabbit”, which I have the privilege of remembering from my good ‘ol home-schooled days.
February 26th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Floppy Nostalgia for my old Apple II !
I taught with Reader Rabbit. Colin .. Did Reader Rabbit teach you to read or to use computers? Either, Neither or both?
March 15th, 2009 at 7:33 am
This made me so happy. I remember fartin’ around on old school units like those in elementary school… and our High school’s computer bay wasn’t any better really… other than the monitors upgraded to B&W from B&Green (okay I know the programs improved but the visual impact was less than stellar). “You have died of Dysentery.”
April 7th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I love how AFTER you take delivery of your microcomputer, you ask yourself “how can I fit it into the curriculum” and “what can I teach”. Perhaps these would have been good questions to have sorted out before you blew three years worth of library budget.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Doug, for real! Also, the Voiceover tells you to make a schedule before it gives you any clue about the kind of lessons you’d do. I must say, though, this is a pretty good “PowerPoint” presentation.