Krumlink

In my computer hardware and software class, unfortunately about half of the kids only took it because they:
1. Thought it was a blow off class
2. Try to think that the teacher is a pushover
3. Play games on the computer.
4. Pick it because it is easy

1/4 of the other kids:
1. Pick it so they dont have to do any work.
2. Try to make the teacher make everybody not do anything
3. Annoy other kids and mess with their stuff

the last 1/4 of the kids: (including me)
1. Do the assignments given and get them done correctly.
2. look for extra things to do after they get it done.
3. Bring things into the class and try to improve on it.
4. Help the teacher with other kids that are having trouble.

I also managed to get MPLAB working and I was programming in about 30min of setting it up on the computer. I showed the teacher the Junebug and the lessons, and he said if he can ever get any more funding for the class he would try and invest in some junebugs and if any more of 3v0's tutorials ever get made he would follow them somewhat as a cirriculum.

I have a very wierd setup on a very small table. The monitor is pointed down and the keyboard is right next to the tower, which is a sideways tower where the monitor lays on top. the keyboard is next to that, and I set at the keyboard, looking crooked and up at the monitor. Everything worked though, and he was thoroughly impressed.

Bill: He is very interested in getting some JUNEBUG's but unfortunately he is unable to right now. Perhaps you could talk to him? I will ask him about it tomorrow.

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Krumlink

Another problem that I see with students and technology, is that they have destructive impulses if they do not accomplish their task. i only wish that they took a real initative in their technology and understand that this is the future.

I also believe that another reason that not so many students are going into engineering as a maximum, is that they think that science is pouring chemicals and creating magic smoke sort of things. Only if they understood that science is about innovation and creating the future, perhaps they would take it more seriously.

There are 10 types of people:
Those who are nerds
Those who will be working for nerds

This was said by one of Michigan's senators at a competiton. This is true, because anybody who can understand the context can get a good Engineering job, and can make money. Once they make money, they could start their own businesses and choose how they make their money.

As for me, I would like to work for FANUC or a robotic technology company, one that examines and researches robotic intellegence. I would eventually like to open up my own business and begin making robot kits (made me think of bill) or open up a robotic research company. As long as I am working around electronics, I would be very happy.

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