On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 6:21 AM, Jim Grisanzio <[email protected]>wrote:
> > I tend to agree with Downes. He is articulating a fresh approach. And it > seems like an empowering and flexible approach, too. My complaint with the > common core view of the world is that although I value a Liberal Arts > education to a certain degree, I find it expensive, poorly delivered, and > lacking in practical skills to earn a living. At the other extreme I am > critical of the facts/skills-only crew who pay lip service to a more common > base of knowledge from which to build and grow. Both views lock you into one > or another limited paradigm. Instead, the operating system view from Downes > seems to be a paradigm breaker. I like it. > Jim...beautifully put. This was *just* what I was trying to find the words to say, you've saved me the effort! Deepa.
