An example of reframing so far in DMA was in the video by Sugata Mitra. He explained the problem of educating children in some less developed countries. Exceptional teachers are needed, but these teachers do not want to go to these places to work.The framing in this example is the problem where uneducated children will not have the chance to catch up with globalizing technology. This problem is thought about, discussed, and an experiment is created where a computer is placed in an environment where these children have access to it. These children actually caught on very well and within four hours were comfortable with this new media. At this point one can reflect on how these results differed from the original 'frame' and with new evidence can 'reframe' their viewpoints. In this case they were surprised to find that these children were not as dependant on great teachers but rather on their desire to learn new things. If the interest is there, children will learn.
I can see examples in my own life of the 'framing/re-framing' process. Coming from Los Angeles, I had little idea of what the experience of living in North Carolina would be like. I became swayed by stories and opinions of others who convinced me that I would not like it. This created a frame where I was looking for negative evidence to support their claims, however as I began talking to more informed people,(locals of NC), and gathering my own experiences, I was then able to create for myself my own idea or frame in which I understood this new place I call home. It was through this process that I became pleasantly surprised.
https://docs.google.com/drawings/edit?id=1RoOotRWxo23ajwd-niA5hxyQAWhSwiEd-yJExSvM0WU&hl=en&authkey=CKqBiSU
