I like the idea that these are getting kids interested and engaged, but I still can't stop thinking about Khanmigo (and especially Sal Khan's assertion that he would like to get a tutor in every kid's hands).
Okay that does sound fishy. I had a few similar moments too.
"DAN" found that building a long chain of the same color blocks and patiently waiting for more of that color to join before pulling the trigger is often a good strategy.
I like the idea that these are getting kids interested and engaged, but I still can't stop thinking about Khanmigo (and especially Sal Khan's assertion that he would like to get a tutor in every kid's hands).
Do you see that as a positive or scary development?
Yes.
(mainly positive, though)
It's positively scary and scarily positive.
I might need to try some of these myself (only to make sure they'd be good for my nephew. no other reason).
Careful with Semantris. It's addictive. Or so I hear. From a friend. He lives in Sweden. You wouldn't know him.
I've also heard this. To help discourage our friends, here's a leaderboard of, you know, shame? https://research.google.com/semantris/?m=b<=4Gcsl8Lr5HHw5x6
There we go: https://i.imgur.com/CzItMrS.png
"DAN" is also my friend's name. Interestingly enough.
DAN is inhumanly gifted at Semantris. My pal lol is still sore about 'xbox' being matched with 'javelin' instead of 'video game'...
Okay that does sound fishy. I had a few similar moments too.
"DAN" found that building a long chain of the same color blocks and patiently waiting for more of that color to join before pulling the trigger is often a good strategy.
Uh, he tells me.
There's a leaderboard? Great! Just great. Thanks a lot. My friend will never stop playing now. I assume. Haven't talked to him.
hmm... okay. Tell your friend, thanks for the warning.