The problem with just learning it all from the internet and libraries, is that most kids (and adults, probably) dont have the discipline to actually study all the information in depth. There's no way of "testing" their information to see how much they've learned.
Being a senior in high school, I definately agree with this. Lots of classes skip information because "you dont need to know it for the test." A lot of the time, it's because there are tons of kids in the class, and there isn't enough time to make sure every kid learns this material that isn't needed for them to pass the test.
AP classes are no better. While you do learn more and go further in depth, there are tons of topics in Calc and Physics that we skipped because we "didn't need to know them for the test."
Agreed. A lot of the LCD screens just get dark when you're not looking directly at it. It's a problem on laptops, and I wish there was something to be done about it.
I remember we had an Apple IIci that I'd play with. My dad installed some games (Spectre, Lemmings, Lode Runner, etc) for me, and I'd sit and play those. Eventually I discovered there was more to a computer than At Ease and my games.
At school, a few of us did Turtle graphics with LOGO Writer. That was a very interesting experience for a little 4th grader. We also had typing classes everyone had to take.
I think that kids need to be introduced and educated atleast a small bit about computers and a fairly young age. Look at my generation compared to the one before, we grew up with computers and can figure most things out quickly, and the ones before mine can get to the point of pushing the power button, and then asking for help.
Education about computers will also get rid of bad stereotypes, and just a better understanding about computers in general.
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The problem with just learning it all from the internet and libraries, is that most kids (and adults, probably) dont have the discipline to actually study all the information in depth. There's no way of "testing" their information to see how much they've learned.
Being a senior in high school, I definately agree with this. Lots of classes skip information because "you dont need to know it for the test." A lot of the time, it's because there are tons of kids in the class, and there isn't enough time to make sure every kid learns this material that isn't needed for them to pass the test. AP classes are no better. While you do learn more and go further in depth, there are tons of topics in Calc and Physics that we skipped because we "didn't need to know them for the test."
Agreed. A lot of the LCD screens just get dark when you're not looking directly at it. It's a problem on laptops, and I wish there was something to be done about it.
I remember we had an Apple IIci that I'd play with. My dad installed some games (Spectre, Lemmings, Lode Runner, etc) for me, and I'd sit and play those. Eventually I discovered there was more to a computer than At Ease and my games. At school, a few of us did Turtle graphics with LOGO Writer. That was a very interesting experience for a little 4th grader. We also had typing classes everyone had to take. I think that kids need to be introduced and educated atleast a small bit about computers and a fairly young age. Look at my generation compared to the one before, we grew up with computers and can figure most things out quickly, and the ones before mine can get to the point of pushing the power button, and then asking for help. Education about computers will also get rid of bad stereotypes, and just a better understanding about computers in general.
napster has become pretty worthless, all this is is a waste of money for best buy, unless they can work miracles