Sathish_educationist

No More Toy Making — Just Real Robotics! A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit a reputed school in Dubai. During our conversation, the academic coordinator proudly mentioned: “ We already use LEGO Robotics! ” (Said with a spark in the eyes and a confident smile.) I genuinely appreciated their initiative and responded with a warm nod: “ That’s great… but may I offer another perspective? ” What started as a casual 5-minute chat over coffee turned into a deep 3-hour discussion that reshaped their understanding of robotics education. I shared a few hard truths many schools overlook when relying solely on LEGO-based kits: Creativity stays boxed — confined to what the kit offers Real tech is hidden — electronics and actual coding remain out of reach Innovation is restricted — closed systems block experimentation No ownership, no IP — students can’t file patents or build unique solutions It becomes play, not purpose — more of a toy than a transformational tool Then I introduced ...

Over the last 16+ years of working with children , one thing has stayed at the center of everything we do: True learning doesn’t come from shortcuts — it comes from thinking, trying, failing, and growing. And that’s exactly why I feel it’s time to speak up. Recently, I’ve noticed a rising trend of school-age children using general-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT. It might look like learning on the surface — but it’s silently taking away something vital from them. ❌ Why I Don’t Recommend ChatGPT for Kids 1. No Age Filter ChatGPT doesn’t verify a child’s age. Children can be exposed to mature content, misleading ideas, or emotionally inappropriate conversations — completely unsupervised. 2. Dependency Over Discovery Kids get answers in seconds. But what they lose is the process of thinking, analysing, and solving — the exact skills they need to succeed in real life. 3. Creativity Takes a Backseat When everything is automated, children stop imagining. They stop creating. They start dependi...