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1. Twitter-style: Hello from [http://www.squeakland.org/squeakfest Squeakfest] in Wilmington, North Carolina. We just had a demonstration of some Etoys projects done by 7th graders; pretty amazing. One student, when asked what she does to keep from getting frustrated said: "Damn computer." But she is an accomplished problem solver.

1. Twitter-style: Hello from [http://www.squeakland.org/squeakfest Squeakfest] in Wilmington, North Carolina. We just had a demonstration of some Etoys projects done by 7th graders; pretty amazing. One student, when asked what she does to keep from getting frustrated said: "Damn computer." But she is an accomplished problem solver.

This is the first conference I have been to in years where the majority of presentors are ''not'' using PowerPoint. Naturally, by-in-large, they are using Etoys for their talks.

This is the first conference I have been to in years where the majority of presenters are ''not'' using PowerPoint. Naturally, by-in-large, they are using Etoys for their talks.

It is great to see how teachers have incorportated the tool into their curriculum and the realities of school: even the kids built "quizes" into their projects. But most of the learning is guided discovery.

It is great to see how teachers have incorporated the tool into their curriculum and the realities of school: even the kids built "quizzes" into their projects. But most of the learning is guided discovery.

In many cases, kids use Etoys from a USB drive, so they could take their work home and turn in their homework.

In many cases, kids use Etoys from a USB drive, so they could take their work home and turn in their homework.