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Let me toss a few ideas your way. 1. I have found internet sources of information byte-sized, disconnected, and incoherent. When people ask about books, I say
by k310 1y ago
Let me toss a few ideas your way.
1. I have found internet sources of information byte-sized, disconnected, and incoherent. When people ask about books, I say that they have the "three C's," Continuity, Coherence and Context. Something about the internet seems to encourage foraging over farming, but that might just reflect my current internet habits.
2. I never ran into a partner to help start and grow the idea.
3. "Packaging" is important. Nothing real happens for free. We all knew this when we bought parts or kits. The internet has its downsides. Long story short, just helping people take time away from it can be beneficial. The lure and benefits have to outweigh the costs. I personally got payback, albeit modest, from every kit built and every bit of learning, sooner or later. The "This is fun" aspect might call for a community of users or a mentor of sorts. I have been tech help for a lot of people over time, and honestly, there's no comparison between phone and text messages (still doing it) and "being there", and that is/was key on the after-school idea. Do what works for you and your young (or old) customers.