Jim-- Thanks for the good ideas. I had to replace a NIC over the weekend, so I'm going to pass around the old one. I also have a broken 486 in the basement that I'll take the cover off so they can see the insides.
Richard. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/16/05 11:58 AM >>> Richard, I think Lock brought up some very good points. Here's what I would add: 1. Don't underestimate your audience! I've spoken in front of second grade classes and ... wow! ... these kids are savvy! 2. Kids respond well to visuals and handouts. I think passing around a motherboard would go over pretty slick. Or even a dump ... it will look like Matrix! 3. Try to stick with examples they know. ATM machines is a good example. Try to get them to think what happens behind the covers - a Wizard of Oz type thing. 4. Always reward someone who asks a question ("Excellent question") - pretty soon the whole class will get into it. It's pretty exciting actually ... especially if you're used to presenting in front a sleepy application programmers! 5. Have fun!! Break a leg!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html