Will you remember that story? Once upon a time there lived a king and a scientist. Being the supreme power, king was the first citizen of the land. People lived in remote villages. They were unaware of modernity and a technically cultured society. Bullock carts and horse rides were the main mode of traveling. Even the king traveled in rathas run by horse force. During the period Mr. Scientist appeared before the king one day. He bowed his head and invited the king to see his innovation.
The king agreed to observe the innovated item. Mr. Scientist described things.oh! Almighty this is the steering. This part is the clutch pedal and here is the break…. He had given a word picture with a demo of his newly made car.
Car…car…car… watching a car became a totally novel experience to the king. He listened Mr.scietst’s words with a keen eagerness of a child. After all he looked the smiling face of Mr. Scientist and asked: “I understood each and every thing you described. But I can’t understand one thing. Tell me Mr., where is the horse in your car?”
Long years after we see a totally changed society. Bullock cart and horse riding became part of history. Kingdoms and almighty dictators gave way to democratic regime technologically advanced society utilize dream like facilities. Children of post modern city cult enjoy a different experience of driving. A four year old boy with his father is to see a novel ride. A lot of people surrounded the ground. The audience represents different walks of life. They are assembled to watch a horse ride.
Between claps and applauds, two horses connected to a cart ran as speedily as possible. Whole audience sink in dust. Enjoying the amazing experience the child asked a question. Now you can speculate it. ”Papa…Pappa, where is the motor in horse?”
This is the gap we feel and face. A divide between generations; the digital divide. Being a member of teacher community it’s our duty to act as a link to meet the requirements of these two ends. How does it possible? The answer is very simple. Equip with technology, use devices and provide new experiences in classrooms. New generation child expect it from you.
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