I have an idea. Let's blame America's obesity on all of the cooking shows that seem to be taking over television. My husband is now obsessed with watching people cook. I'm wondering if there is a support group I can join. I do know that whatever he is learning is not transferring into the kitchen. That's probably a good thing since most of it looks pretty unhealthy to me.
Watching people prepare and taste food just isn't entertaining to me. And yet, others not only find the process entertaining but can probably replicate what they see in their own kitchens. This is similar to how students learn in school. Some students have the ability to sit back and learn without being actively involved. Others need hands on, active experiences.
Technology has made me realize that I need hands on experiences before the learning sticks. I am quickly left behind at show and tell demonstrations and soon feel intimidated and discouraged. Yet, there is an excitement for me when I get to participate and try to get things to work all by myself. Of course, the necessary ingredients are patient instructors and devices that work. Oh, and another ingredient needed is an instructor who can get down to my level when it comes to technology. Wait a minute. This is starting to sound like a cooking show!
Just looking only works for me in museums.