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I agree with this. Giving someone access to tech devices is one thing, but empowering them with education on how to use such devices to better their lives is so
by mjhea0 13y ago
I agree with this. Giving someone access to tech devices is one thing, but empowering them with education on how to use such devices to better their lives is something completely different altogether.
In America, I would hope that public libraries help bridge that gap.
I'm all for educating the world's poor, but it must come from a different perspective. For example, I wrote a Python web development course from the bottom up so that one actually learns programming techniques. I touch Django last.
When it comes to those less tech-savvy, you need to educate from a more practical, instantly gratifying standpoint. Teaching them how to get an MVP off the ground quick, even if they don't understand what's happening beneath the surface is key.
With the rise of MOOC, it would be great to tailor one to American's poor.