Three Stories about Jonathan, the Computer and Little Kitty

As any teacher can attest to, our students provide lots of material, if so inclined, to write about. Sometimes serious, more oftentimes, humorous. In the various settings where I have taught both home and abroad, there hasn't been a day that goes by when I hear a student say, "I need help." Unfortunately, depending on class size it isn't always easy to get to everyone promptly. Wouldn't it be nice to have a magic wand to help out? Or how about a magic cat. Mine came from Vygotsky and the ZPD.