Students could use the Curious Service
Network – a device consisting of a
pen-shaped scanning tool and a tablet- to collect and share information with
classmates and teachers.
How does the device enable better commu-
nication? JK: In the process of sharing data
and feedback on the information collected,
anyone can use the device to present a new
topic. When the students’ questioning shots
are shared on the Curious Service Network,
teachers can find new insights and data
on familiar topics that they might not have
expected, and students can share how they
feel about the same topics with classmates.What is the main advantage of your concept
compared with traditional education? JK:
Unlike an online search, students are encour-
aged to go out in the ‘real’ world to see and
touch objects. But ultimately, the CSN makes
it possible to develop dynamic explorations
of new information. Furthermore, it narrows
the gap between real objects and electronic
information to provide a new channel of
digital communication. – WG
jiyounkim.comWhy do you believe better education comes
from better communication? JIYOUN KIM:
Traditionally, school was the place to learn,
but now we can access the information we
want anytime, anywhere. Our ability to find
and apply new technologies is more impor-
tant than the actual knowledge or informa-
tion we discover. For example, few people
memorize public-transport routes. When
the time comes, we just need to know how
to reach our destination.
What impact do your ideas have on educa-
tion? SEWON CHUNG: We believe that a
better form of education would be to inspire
a life attitude that has no resistance to learn-
ing new knowledge and skills. If curiosity or
doubt arises, a student should be stimulated
to find information independently – to be
an ‘adventure explorer’.
Please explain your proposal. SC: The
Curious Service Network is an active com-
munication system that allows students to
explore new information on their own,
to share the data with fellow students and
to share their own feedback with both the
class and the teacher.
How does it work? JK: Teachers identify
learning targets and use a built-in camera
on the device stick to put information about
these targets on a display. The students are
invited to find and physically contact the tar-
gets to access the relevant data before sharing
it, along with their feedback.
Do you have an example? SC: Say a class
wants to learn about leaves. The teacher asks
the students to take five pictures of every
leaf they find. Students scan tree leaves in the
classroom, in the playground and on their
way home. The next day, the data on each
tree is collected and any new trees are classi-
fied. Students can view all the data and leave
feedback on each other’s finds. It’s a way
to discover information and to learn more
about the new leaves and trees that most
interest them.
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