[Edu-sig] RE: "Croquet Project" and Python ?

[Arthur]

I wrote - 

> 
> The clearly best "interface" for education is infectious enthusiasm.
> 
> Kay does exude that, to people fascinated by computer interface.  And to
> that extent he is an effective teacher.
> 
> But Big Picture, that is a small realm.  Though if Kay had things more in
> perspective, his infectious enthusiasm would evaporate - and he would be a
> less effective teacher.

But deepest feelings here is that the focus on kids is perverse.  The focus
being there because they are only potential market for whiz-bang interface,
for people intent on producing whiz-bang interface.

Adults have interface in perspective.  Kids don't.

Art