I had a similar experience with Encarta at a similar age -- in the US, in perhaps in a far more privileged environment -- but it hit me the same way. Encarta w

I had a similar experience with Encarta at a similar age -- in the US, in perhaps in a far more privileged environment -- but it hit me the same way. Encarta was great because it curated and presented information intentionally. Everything was in one place. You didn't get lost in rabbit holes or overwhelmed by information overload. You didn't get distracted by Instagram. It's so obvious that it barely needs to be said, but giving a kid a well-crafted learning experience is better than just throwing them into the deep end of the internet. I remember in elementary school some student asked why race cars make that distinct zooming noise as they race past. The teacher didn't know, but I was able to go to the front of the class and explain the Doppler effect based on an interactive lesson I had watched on MS Encarta.