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.