Esther Wojcicki - Palo Alto HS Media Arts Program The Launch

The transcript details the journey of a teacher who founded the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program. Initially, the program was small, using typewriters and textbooks. The teacher decided to innovate by using real newspapers, which increased student interest. Later, the teacher introduced computers into the classroom, despite initial challenges. This led to a collaborative learning environment where students actively participated in setting up and using the technology, transforming the teaching approach.

How did the administration react to the teacher's decision to throw away the textbook?

What was the teacher's experience when they first received computers for the classroom?

What did the teacher learn about collaboration from their students?