On Sunday, 24.12.2006 at 20:34 +0000, Phil Bull wrote: > > This is the problem. > > > > The kids are *not* being *taught* about word processors, > > spreadsheets or databases. They are being *trained* to use MS Word, > > MS Excel, MS Access etc. > > > > That's a very different thing, in my opinion, and not at all good. > > Learning *about* word processors and spreadsheets has little value to > employers - learning to *use* them is much more valuable, and I think > that's where the focus has been placed.
School is not simply about learning things of value to possible, future employers, though, surely? Education should have a much wider scope than that. By the time my daughters (currently aged 2 and 5) enter the job market, the IT landscape will be totally different. Learning to use MS Word won't be relevant. Having a good all-round computing appreciation and understanding *will* be of benefit. Dave. -- Dave Ewart - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - jabber: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - freenode: davee All email from me is now digitally signed, key from http://www.sungate.co.uk/ Fingerprint: AEC5 9360 0A35 7F66 66E9 82E4 9E10 6769 CD28 DA92
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