Bernie Goldbach in Cashel | Mia with iPad.
YEARS AGO, I defined computing expertise by the number and kind of keyboard shortcuts I knew. Now that's supplemented by the gestures I know.
Remarkably, I uncover gestures that work on my touchscreens by seeing our five year old work her magic on screen when using three different operating systems. Mia likes trying different kinds of swipes, pinches and long presses of her fingers. In fact, she taught me what long swipes can do.
Some of the most delightful gestures I've enjoyed have arisen in iOS apps developed to support App.net. I'm particularly impressed with Felix and hope its gestures soon incorporate a response to a shaking motion.
In the meantime, I'm entertained by the gestures Mia (with iPad in photo) shares with me.
Bernie Goldbach is following the development of digital natives.
