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How much impact can technology have on children's learning when they can not access it? The answer is none. Do they still know how to use it? The answer is surprisingly yes...
A study was done in India called "Hole in the wall" where computers were placed in walls and children could access it when/ how they wanted. They could choose to surf on the web, play educational games or write down their thoughts. The video shows children rushing after school to have a play on the computers or children that didn't go to school that could have access to technology. Incredible proof of intelligence were proven - a kid managed to take a screen shot of the screen saver and save it as the current screen saver to trick other children into thinking that the computer was broken. Moreover, even thought some kids didn't know a word of English they were still able to navigate on the computer without any problems.
This experiment was the inspiration for the creation of " Slumdog millionaire", this magical film that invite us to discover the adventures of two little indian boys. It also proves the amazing effect of peer learning, as the kids were learning how to use technology by observing older peers. Moreover, it shows how technology can be easily won over by young kids. Technology can't be financially accessible by everyone, but can still have an effect on children's learning.
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