Re: Obsolete equipment and donations

[Annet Mileo <annetmileo@JUNO.COM>]

In response to the comments regarding how to weed old and/or donated
obsolete computer equipment, I would offer an idea that our primary
teachers have used in our school...Let the students take them apart with
screwdrivers and explore the insides during center time or free choice
time...the students use analytical skills determining where to start,
what to do to achieve the desired outcome and then how to proceed.  They
also work on that manual dexterity in learning how to use different sorts
of tools.  They satisfy alot of curiosity, de-mystify the computer and
have the opportunity to break something down (with
respect of course, no ripping or smashing).  It is also amazing to see
how students will build new quizzmos with the materials they can recycle
from the dismantling.  When the mess gets too big, just toss it all out.
This works well with other small appliances as well.  A short lesson on
safety regarding wires and sharp points and edges is all it takes to
start an amazing learning experience...

Annet Mileo
Tuxedo Park School
Tuxedo Park, New York 10987
amileo@tuxedoparkschool.com
annetmileo@juno.com

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