Free up the kids’ laptops
Pupils who receive computers from the State are forbidden to install software on them. This measure is worth reconsidering, to give them more freedom to test, make mistakes and learn.
I was born at the right time for someone who likes technology and works with it. I got to experience the world without smartphones, and I have watched the internet evolve up close, with all its advantages and challenges.
At 10, I created my first websites and online radio stations, and tried out all kinds of programs, from video editing to audio editing. All of this helped me become the professional I am today.
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AI translation from the Portuguese. First published in ECO on 19 February 2021.