Thursday, 21 February 2013

Hackschooling ted talk

This is picture really represents our current schooling


Logan LaPlante doing the ted talk

Be creative!!! <(^-^<)
While watching this ted talk called "Hack schooling Makes Me Happy" by Logan LaPlante (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY) it made me thought that, compare to what we are educated on, to those that are taught at hack schooling. Our education is basically just the same daily stuff with listening to teachers talk, writing essays and assignments then handing them in to be graded. Even though, these are taught to us to help us be successful in the future, I can positively say that every children and teenager will probably forget what they learned after a few days. Sometimes, almost half of the stuff we learn, we don't even need it in our future career.
    I find that in hack schooling, it allows the students to learn what they are interested in and gain valuable real life experiences that will also allow them to be happy. With subjects such as math, english and science, it was shown that they did crazy experiments with bowling balls that will allow students to remember the concepts for much longer than reading and writing out of a text book. I think that this type of schooling experience may be what many people wish for. Even the stuff they learn in class such as camping skills will definitely come in handy in the future. Sure that some parents will want their children to become doctors, nurses and engineers. And not become stuck with jobs such as waiting tables inside a small family restraint. But, i think that by being able to pursue your interest is what will make a person successful and happy in life. Even i am struggling between a vet and a video game artist/animator. I have a passion for animals, but a dislike science and math and is very interested in arts. Epically in anime/manga style even though i sometimes find i am lacking in creativity, which is a big road bump that makes me think twice in my future career. Sure that vets earns a very nice income and will give you a stable living but, it is tremendously hard and very stressful. With an unclear idea with whats ahead, i think that hack schooling gives students to be able to get a chance to experience different opportunities to be creative.
     So to conclude, I think that becoming a game illustrator or mangaka(someone who draws "manga" Japanese comic books) or a vet will definitely be possible with the endless amount of experience and possibilities to be creative and happy in hack schooling.

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