Blog #5
When thinking about a time when someone I know could have benefited from hands-on technology tools, I immediately think of a peer of mine who is now an electrician. Learning through a paper circuit activity would have been incredibly meaningful for him, especially early on in his education. The paper circuit activity was a great example of how simple materials such as paper, copper tape, LED lights, and a small battery can be used to create something functional and exciting. There was something really powerful about building a circuit from scratch and actually making something light up. When I created my firefly paper circuit, I had so much fun experimenting and figuring out how everything connected. It did not feel like traditional learning. Instead, it felt creative, playful, and engaging. At the same time, I was learning important concepts about circuits, conductivity, and problem solving. This kind of learning would have been especially valu...
