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Do E-Readers Spell the Demise Of Traditional Schooling?

Attila Dimedici writes "I came across a an article this morning that suggests that the Nook and the Kindle have changed things in such a way that schools are becoming obsolete. His premise is that the ideal way to teach children is by a tutor ..., [and] the Nook and the Kindle have allowed large amounts of written material on many different subjects to become accessible enough that parents can tutor their children at a price that just about everyone can afford." The author is a bit off-base on the nature of the public schooling, but easy access to resources like Project Gutenberg and Wikibooks certainly removes some barriers to self-study and the limitations of the 20+ child classroom.

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  1. Yes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    or maybe No.

    I Love How Complex Problems Always Have Simple Yes/No Answers.