“Why is the sky blue?” “How do fish sleep?” “What if dinosaurs had survived?”
As a teacher, I hear dozens of wonderfully bizarre ques ons every day. At first, I used to answer them all. But soon, I realized something more powerful: it wasn’t always about the answer—it was about nurturing the question.
Curiosity is the engine of learning. Studies have shown that when children ask questions, their brains light up with ac vity. They’re not just looking for facts—they’re trying to make sense of the world, connect dots, and understand their place in it. And here’s where education technology becomes a gift. Today, when a child wonders what the inside of a volcano looks like, we can show them. When they’re curious about life on Mars, we can explore it together through simulations, videos, and real-me missions from space agencies.
Technology doesn't replace human connection—it amplifies it. It transforms "What is that?" into "Let's find out."
So, the next time a student asks something wild or wonderfully unexpected, I smile. Because hidden behind that question is a mind in motion—and that, to me, is the greatest sign of learning.
