I am constantly blowing my mind. I just recently realized the real importance that students understand what science is! I also decided on my definition of science: the interplay of questions and physical observations to understand and explain natural phenomena. This is the key to understanding how people learn, for it is only through thoughts (cognitive effort) - the questioning and observations - that learning takes place. This is the ultimate understanding we want from our students - to know how they themselves learn!
Also, I realized the importance of understanding what technology is. I knew I thought school was pointless when I was in it, but now I know why! Technology is a tool. That is why so many subjects seemed pointless, for all the subjects in school are technology; they are the products of science!!! Tools are only useful if you use them, and you will only find them interesting if you actually NEED them. It really is no wonder why I and students found/find school boring.
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