Peter Kupfer wrote: > Granted there are some political reasons why using OOo is better, but to say > that OOo is only good word processor is the same as saying Word is the only > good word processor.
I disagree with your implied assumption that only using OOo as a teaching tool means that you're teaching that OOo is the only good WP. What you teach depends on the curriculum. If you teach general skills, and promote general skills, then any word processor that meets 'standard' criteria will do just fine. This is part of what Ian is trying to do with the INGOTs. With the INGOTs program, most people would still learn using MS Office, for the time being. But the teaching would emphasize transferable concepts. You see, this is the difference between "education" and "training". Education teaches you principles, and it brings in understanding. And with understanding comes flexibility and adaptability. Training simply shows you how to use a product. Cheers, -- Daniel Carrera | I don't want it perfect, Join OOoAuthors today! | I want it Tuesday. http://oooauthors.org |
