What can we learn from Caine's Arcade?


Editor’s note: In yesterday’s post about Caine’s Arcade I shared several questions to ponder when watching the video.  Here is one reader’s insightful responses.

By Jo-Anne Tracy


Great post, (to both Lisa Cooley & Lisa Nielsen). It is very inspiring to come back from a week long internet hiatus and see this post. I will take a stab at answering some of the questions.

What subjects did Caine learn?
When looking at the 3Rs...

  • Caine has mastered measurement, and spatial reasoning (math). I am certain he learned some basic physics in designing his games. (science).
I not only look at traditional 3R subjects but also look at the Seven Cs of 21st century learning as defined by Bernie Trilling of the Oracle Foundation.
  • Critical thinking - Caine has shown abilities in critical thinking as he worked out problems to create a claw machine and to make the soccer game more challenging creativity and innovation. Caine has mastered this one!!!
  • Collaboration - Perhaps, there was some collaboration shown, when Caine discussed his project with his dad and Nirvan.
  • Cross-cultural understanding - not demonstrated
  • Communication - Caine learned the power of this when Nirvan mustered a flash mob
  • Computing technology - Caine learned the power of this when Nirvan mustered a flash mob. He also worked out an algorithm to verify authentic passes.
  • Career learning - Spending time with his dad at work and developing his own brand show that Caine is well on his way to mastering this one.

What is the role of adults?
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