Comments on: A 2.5 Year-Old Uses an iPad for the First Time http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/ an online resource for art, culture and technology Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:49:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: charlesfrith http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729321 charlesfrith Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:32:27 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729321 Sweet kid. Sweet kid.

]]> By: The Well-Versed Mom http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729312 The Well-Versed Mom Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:34:56 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729312 What a cute little girl. Great that she she's so skilled at using technology. In all honesty, though, I'd love to see what she would make of the box and packing materials iPad came in. To me, *that* kind of play is what's truly engaging and amazing... What a cute little girl. Great that she she's so skilled at using technology.

In all honesty, though, I'd love to see what she would make of the box and packing materials iPad came in. To me, *that* kind of play is what's truly engaging and amazing…

]]> By: NedNedson http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729265 NedNedson Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:38:54 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729265 Great video!! Kids are great testers. I love the "Emperor has no clothes" moments kids give us. Where is the camera, daddy? Why does all the Flash videos on my favorite sites show up as blue cubes, daddy? Why? lol Great video!! Kids are great testers. I love the "Emperor has no clothes" moments kids give us.

Where is the camera, daddy?

Why does all the Flash videos on my favorite sites show up as blue cubes, daddy? Why?

lol

]]> By: johnoandersen http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729264 johnoandersen Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:23:52 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729264 I'm wondering if the electromagnetic fields from the iPad are promoting the health of this child. Anyone know? I'm wondering if the electromagnetic fields from the iPad are promoting the health of this child.

Anyone know?

]]> By: Alexandre http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729262 Alexandre Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:44:35 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729262 Honestly, I feel something deep about this. Unfortunately, I'm yet to be a parent. And I'm occasionally worried that I may become too obsessed with experimenting with her or him. But this seems to me appropriate, insightful, fun, playful, interesting, and even useful. I can see myself doing something similar with my child, once she/he is born. While Negroponte was pushing his OLPC engineering project as an education project, he was talking a lot about concepts coming from constructionism. This short video, to me, contains a strong dose of constructivist insight and is fun to watch. Those who oppose the iPad on, let's face it, ideological bases are missing out on occasions to discuss broader issues. No, the iPad isn't the ultimate tool. No, Apple didn't invent multitouch (though it may have patented some uses for it). But it seems rather clear that there's something quite fundamental about a thoroughly-exploited multitouch interface which is makes the iPad a part of a bigger puzzle. We're not talking about Mozart Effect or pop theories of how children should be "educated." We're talking about playfulness, experimentation, fun, interaction, human connections. Lots of small "a-ha moments" during this. Not full-fledged epiphanies but moments when the mind wanders and wonders. For instance, when she flips the iPad to show the screen, it's such a simple gesture (and it requires little learning, if any), but it can get one to think of the true possibilities of having a device which really can be handled in diverse orientations. I still don't have an iPad but one of the things I've been thinking about is how I could just show things to my mother on the iPad. I do this with my iPod touch but I just know how significant the experience will be with an iPad. Sure, much of this seems to be about "consumption," if you think in terms of mere I/O, But there's something very creative in the kind of playful HCI we're talking about. The kind of creativity Sir Ken Robinson so eloquently described. At any rate, thanks a whole lot for sharing. Honestly, this video is valuable beyond how touching it is. Honestly, I feel something deep about this. Unfortunately, I'm yet to be a parent. And I'm occasionally worried that I may become too obsessed with experimenting with her or him. But this seems to me appropriate, insightful, fun, playful, interesting, and even useful. I can see myself doing something similar with my child, once she/he is born.
While Negroponte was pushing his OLPC engineering project as an education project, he was talking a lot about concepts coming from constructionism. This short video, to me, contains a strong dose of constructivist insight and is fun to watch.

Those who oppose the iPad on, let's face it, ideological bases are missing out on occasions to discuss broader issues. No, the iPad isn't the ultimate tool. No, Apple didn't invent multitouch (though it may have patented some uses for it). But it seems rather clear that there's something quite fundamental about a thoroughly-exploited multitouch interface which is makes the iPad a part of a bigger puzzle.
We're not talking about Mozart Effect or pop theories of how children should be "educated." We're talking about playfulness, experimentation, fun, interaction, human connections.

Lots of small "a-ha moments" during this. Not full-fledged epiphanies but moments when the mind wanders and wonders. For instance, when she flips the iPad to show the screen, it's such a simple gesture (and it requires little learning, if any), but it can get one to think of the true possibilities of having a device which really can be handled in diverse orientations. I still don't have an iPad but one of the things I've been thinking about is how I could just show things to my mother on the iPad. I do this with my iPod touch but I just know how significant the experience will be with an iPad.

Sure, much of this seems to be about "consumption," if you think in terms of mere I/O, But there's something very creative in the kind of playful HCI we're talking about. The kind of creativity Sir Ken Robinson so eloquently described.

At any rate, thanks a whole lot for sharing. Honestly, this video is valuable beyond how touching it is.

]]> By: ipadforums http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729256 ipadforums Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:34:39 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729256 Such a great video and really goes to show that even children (and we as humans) are constantly adapting to new technologies! Such a great video and really goes to show that even children (and we as humans) are constantly adapting to new technologies!

]]> By: petervcook http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729251 petervcook Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:13:34 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729251 Awesome! How much experience does she have with an iPhone/iPod touch? Awesome! How much experience does she have with an iPhone/iPod touch?

]]> By: SexyLegs http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729247 SexyLegs Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:20:54 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729247 cute! cute!

]]> By: jim72 http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729248 jim72 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:15:48 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729248 That's cute! My two year old has been using Windows 7 for the better part of a year now. He knows how to use the Start Menu, desktop shortcuts, etc. He can navigate Windows Explorer to find his photos and videos. He even knows how to use Firefox to find his favorite sites and play his online games. He loves surfing YouTube, although we limit his time on it. He even knows his way around XBMC and the Wii. He routinely out bowls challengers. It is absolutely amazing what a two year old can learn. I think exposing them to computers at such a young age is great. The connections they make and the problem solving skills they develop will surely put them ahead of their peers. That's cute!

My two year old has been using Windows 7 for the better part of a year now. He knows how to use the Start Menu, desktop shortcuts, etc. He can navigate Windows Explorer to find his photos and videos. He even knows how to use Firefox to find his favorite sites and play his online games. He loves surfing YouTube, although we limit his time on it. He even knows his way around XBMC and the Wii. He routinely out bowls challengers.

It is absolutely amazing what a two year old can learn. I think exposing them to computers at such a young age is great. The connections they make and the problem solving skills they develop will surely put them ahead of their peers.

]]> By: nikdahl http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729246 nikdahl Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:52:57 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729246 A large part of basic human development is sensory feedback, and manipulating real world objects with your hands. This is something that the iPad or iPhone doesn't provide. A large part of basic human development is sensory feedback, and manipulating real world objects with your hands. This is something that the iPad or iPhone doesn't provide.

]]> By: vgable http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729245 vgable Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:13:20 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729245 Compare to a 22 month old using a Mac in 1987: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdL6dzWvm5M" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdL6dzWvm5M</a> Compare to a 22 month old using a Mac in 1987: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdL6dzWvm5M

]]> By: Alessandro Bahgat http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729244 Alessandro Bahgat Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:50:16 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729244 I guess this is one of the most effective proofs of the potential of touch interfaces. It's not about the software, it's all about the interaction. I guess this is one of the most effective proofs of the potential of touch interfaces.
It's not about the software, it's all about the interaction.

]]> By: Funsmith http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729233 Funsmith Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:16:58 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729233 Thanks so much for this post. It's a great demonstration of the play power of the iPad. And of the power of play. Thanks so much for this post. It's a great demonstration of the play power of the iPad. And of the power of play.

]]> By: Peter A. Mello http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729243 Peter A. Mello Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:09:03 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729243 That sounds like fun. @petermello That sounds like fun. @petermello

]]> By: jotade11 http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729242 jotade11 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:46:31 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729242 If only Apple used little kids like this to test their new gadgets, they might actually have a better product! :P For a "magical" new Apple product, I'm not dazzled but I understand this is more of a venture into what will come in the future. the iPad just seems like an oversized iPhone with iBooks and lack of camera (as noticed by the 2 year old, but not Steve Jobs) and phone. If Apple puts the A4 chip in the next iPhone gen., I will be thrilled and happily buy that, but I'll pass on the iPad, at least until the 2nd generation! Cute video! If only Apple used little kids like this to test their new gadgets, they might actually have a better product! :P For a "magical" new Apple product, I'm not dazzled but I understand this is more of a venture into what will come in the future. the iPad just seems like an oversized iPhone with iBooks and lack of camera (as noticed by the 2 year old, but not Steve Jobs) and phone. If Apple puts the A4 chip in the next iPhone gen., I will be thrilled and happily buy that, but I'll pass on the iPad, at least until the 2nd generation! Cute video!

]]> By: agfitzp http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729241 agfitzp Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:17:11 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729241 As a parent, computer geek and sometime UI designer I thought this was an awesome video. Thanks for sharing! As a parent, computer geek and sometime UI designer I thought this was an awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Phil (TheDamnRemote) http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729240 Phil (TheDamnRemote) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:12:41 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729240 Peter, I'd love to compare notes when your dad gets his iPad. My 79 year old pop is about to jump headfirst into the brave new world also. Peter, I'd love to compare notes when your dad gets his iPad. My 79 year old pop is about to jump headfirst into the brave new world also.

]]> By: Phil (TheDamnRemote) http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729239 Phil (TheDamnRemote) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:11:19 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729239 Thanks for this video. I run a blog on Technology/Gadgets and the Elderly. Yesterday I wrote a post wondering whether the iPad would be senior friendly. I believe this video answers that question. If your 2 year old daughter can use it, so can my 79 year old dad! Thanks for this video. I run a blog on Technology/Gadgets and the Elderly. Yesterday I wrote a post wondering whether the iPad would be senior friendly. I believe this video answers that question. If your 2 year old daughter can use it, so can my 79 year old dad!

]]> By: Pkmnrulz240 http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729238 Pkmnrulz240 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:31:35 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729238 Not a big fan of my iPad myself, or any Apple products, for that matter... but this video is quite cute. :) Must say though... I literally laughed out loud when she said "I want the one that takes a picture!" (0:29) @Apple: Oops! Thanks for sharing this. Not a big fan of my iPad myself, or any Apple products, for that matter… but this video is quite cute. :)

Must say though… I literally laughed out loud when she said "I want the one that takes a picture!" (0:29) @Apple: Oops!

Thanks for sharing this.

]]> By: Peter A. Mello http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729237 Peter A. Mello Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:24:29 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729237 100% awesome + cute! Maybe we should do a cagematch when my 77 year old soon to be exLuddite dad get's his although from watching this I'm not sure that it would be fair competition. 100% awesome + cute!

Maybe we should do a cagematch when my 77 year old soon to be exLuddite dad get's his although from watching this I'm not sure that it would be fair competition.

]]> By: sarahcooley http://laughingsquid.com/a-2-5-year-old-uses-an-ipad-for-the-first-time/comment-page-1/#comment-729234 sarahcooley Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:25:28 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/?p=45408#comment-729234 This is amazing! When my mother first saw the iPad she immediately thought of my youngest brother who is developmentally disabled. She said "I wish people would create software for kids like Philip who are smart, but their fine motor skills are not the best, a touch screen would be perfect" I wanted to thank you for sharing this video because it really demonstrates the power of the device and how simple it is to use! This is amazing! When my mother first saw the iPad she immediately thought of my youngest brother who is developmentally disabled. She said "I wish people would create software for kids like Philip who are smart, but their fine motor skills are not the best, a touch screen would be perfect"

I wanted to thank you for sharing this video because it really demonstrates the power of the device and how simple it is to use!

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