Greg Rotz
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This great topic has bubbled up in different threads; thought I’d try to give it a place to roost.
2050 will be the world envisioned by the children of today. What are we doing as a society to make sure they have the vision to make it a magical world for their children and grandchildren?
Does inventing fall into that same class of over glad-handed and under-rewarded activities that children rarely can leverage into a comfortable living (e.g. Acting, singing, art, sports)?
Is luck the only thing that allows a child’s curiousity to survive standardized public education?
Are existing innovation oriented organizations (e.g. First robotics) providing a context for all kids or for those already on a STEM fast-track?
Here’s one neat organization I ran into in a back issue of Inventor’s digest: http://bkfk.com By Kids for kids, inventing resources, education, etc.
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Greg Rotz
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Inspiring Elizabeth Gilbert talk about nurturing creativity:
http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_g...
Or from Dean Kamen this quote:
“Again, I’m not sure that it should be the job of schools to teach people to be creative. We should just be a little bit more realistic and say, school and business and government shouldn’t use their forces to eliminate creativity.”
from this article:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/27/dean-kamen-edu...
Creativity learning resource:
http://web2011.discoveryeducation.com/media/pdf...
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Frank White
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Well, some of the recurring banners at the top of the page kind of scream CONTEST… lol Kind of
hard NOT to notice it… and kinda hard NOT to wonder who would be getting the royalties from
these young people’s bright ideas!
Young minds are a fascinating fountain of pure, no nonsense logic, so it stands to reason some
would use the “education” store-front to gain access to that “free” resource, in order to
commercialize a good “idea” for themself.
That aside, I venture to say that Creative Education is the MOST important key to success
a child could EVER receive because it would foster thinking outside the box for solutions,
and as the Marines put it; Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!
Whether the child grows up to be an Inventor, or learns to find a way when there is no way
in life, an established Creative Education curriculum WITHOUT agenda driven teachers would
be a tremendous asset for the kids.
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Rainer ~
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I didn’t view the website for the contest prize only. As I said I’m very aware of this business and it is now a business and not
just educational.
I’m also very aware of the educational aspect of the site and what it instills in our kids today. Doesn’t mean I’m going to
let my kids possibly lose out on money that can further their education.
I think I’ll email them and find out whats up when a company takes one of these kids idea to market.
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Greg Rotz
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It’s interesting how different folks view a site. I didn’t even notice the contest aspect. I’m more interested in education and encouraging innovative thinking than how kids might commericalize ideas.
For example:
http://www.bkfk.com/sites/default/files/bkfk/it...
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Rainer ~
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Yes I have seen these kids on the view with some of their inventions.
Wondering something about the prize these kids get.
Current search for new car pc game wins..
Prizes: One Grand Prize winner will receive $1,000 gas card and $1,000 retail gift cards; Four Finalists will receive
$250 gift card/game bag.
Is this all they get?
No mention of royaties or anything. It’s great that kids are getting involved but not sure I like the fact that someone could
get rich off some kid without them getting a piece of the pie.
I searched the website and couldn’t find any additional info…I even clicked on the submit idea to see if any type of online
contract popped up..nada.
Don’t get me wrong it’s a wonderful idea and they have some great relationships with some of the top corporations…but at the end of the day
it is a business no matter how you slice it.
Please aware me
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