5 lessons from the zx spectrum

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5 Lessons from the ZX Spectrum Meri Williams @Geek_Manager blog.geekmanager.co.uk

Post on 18-Oct-2014

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A talk I did at the Scifi London / London Girl Geeks joint event, celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the ZX Spectrum. A write up of what I said is at: http://blog.geekmanager.co.uk/2012/05/06/5-lessons-from-the-zx-spectrum/ (helps the slides make sense!)

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5 Lessons from the ZX Spectrum

Meri Williams

@Geek_Managerblog.geekmanager.co.uk

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About Meri

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ZX Spectrum: 30 Year Anniversary

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1) There is joy in learning

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2) There is more joy in CREATING

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3) Creating together is awesome

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4) Removing barriers can have unintended consequences (+ & -)

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5) Providing a platform lets people build their own tools – and they will surprise you!

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So What's Next?