> Class time is exactly when we can make sure that they're doing it and
monitor technique.
>
I have to tell you that I can't remember the last time I had to do a
geometry proof in real life, or needed to know the difference between a
phylum and a species, but I type every single day.
I also worry that we're more concerned with using classroom time for things
that look technologically "sexy" than for skills that have both immediate
and long-term practical use. Being able to make a presentation in iMovie is
cool, but how often is the average person really going to need to use that
skill in their life? Now ask yourself how many of them will be typing.
At the very least we need to be able to offer students who are interested
the option of taking keyboarding and word processing as an elective. I keep
hearing that no one needs to know that stuff because there are experts out
there who will do the formatting for you once you send them the basic text.
But where will those experts come from if we don't introduce students to the
possibilities?
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Matt Pearson <Mpearson@mcds.org> wrote:
>
>> Should we instead be asking the question, "Do we need to take up class
>> time with keyboarding?"
>>
>> I believe it is a necessary skill that should be assessed at school and
>> practiced at home. Class time is too precious, we can do better.
>> M
>>
>> Matt Pearson
>> (on iPhone)
>
>
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The fact that I'm open-minded doesn't mean that I have to agree with you.
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