March 2009

Let's tap into the learning that is going on all the time. Let's tap into the vast knowledge of people in our neighborhood. Let's play, explore, and go deep. Then let's get credit for it. Imagine a system of awards, like merit badges in Boy Scouts, for raising a puppy, mastering multiplication tables, or demonstrating the sales process in a retail store. Anyone can design, teach, or earn an award. All awards can be linked and tagged on a wiki system. Imagine that each time a child receives an award, a new icon goes up on his portfolio and a bit of money from community donations is put into his education account. Over time, a child's portfolio of accomplishment and scholarship fund grows. . .

lynn @lynnras.com