Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
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Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
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Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#2So I take it the author can fix any brand of car and would, without missing a beat, answer questions like "where's the expansion tank?"
I'm so tired of "tech savvy" people simultaneously sitting on their high chairs and large salaries dissuading anything that makes their trade less esoteric - and then talking down to those who can't pierce the veil for whatever reason (whether it by financial, intellectual, or just not giving a flying $#@! about where proxy settings are).
EDIT: Let's not build a generation of people who know how to navigate terminal. Let's build a generation of people who will never have to.
Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#3The TL;DR makes this guy sound like a prick.
Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#4I hate these idiotic titles. It feels like I see at least 5 titles a day that are broad sweeping generalizations that all have the same tone. Of course kids can use computers, don't be stupid. Maybe a small subset can't. If that's not what the article is about, then don't put it in the title.
And also.. I went to read the article, saw the extremely arrogant TLDR and closed it.
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#5Tomorrow’s politicians, civil servants, police officers, teachers, journalists and CEOs are being created today. These people don’t know how to use computers, yet they are going to be creating laws regarding computers, enforcing laws regarding computers, educating the youth about computers, reporting in the media about computers and lobbying politicians about computers.
I feel like this may worry some, but for others who have no power in the societies we live in today (increasingly employing the use of computers), might find solace in that there is a future where they might be valued…
Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#6Wow...
"TL;DR? Why not just go watch another five second video of a kitten with it’s head in a toilet roll, or a 140 character description of a meal your friend just stuffed in their mouth. “num num”. This blog post is not for you."
Snarky enough? If you start out like that I've already made the decision that you're over opinionated and probably prone to dramatic exaggeration.
Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#7So I take it the author can fix any brand of car and would, without missing a beat, answer questions like "where's the expansion tank?" I'm so tired of "tech savvy" people simultaneously sitting on their high chairs and large salaries dissuading anything that makes their trade less esoteric - and then talking down to those who can't pierce the veil for whatever reason (whether it by financial, intellectual, or just n…
No I can't fix any brand of car, as I believe I stated in the post. That was sort of my point. I have great admiration for people who know about car mechanics.
I don't earn a large salary, I'm a teacher.
I do try and fix the situation, rather than just talking about it. I do this in my classroom every day. It is my hope that the next generation of UK students are more tech savvy, and the problem does not escalate.
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Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#8The TL;DR makes this guy sound like a prick.
Sorry you feel that way. I'll edit it out when I get back to my computer. I wasn't trying to be a prick, but I get your point.
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#9"the problem is usually the interface between the chair and the keyboard."
Loved reading this. Well said [1]. I am sure this post resonates a lot with many of us. I remember a joke where someone calls the tech support of a computer company and it goes like this:
Person: "My computer does not turn on".
Tech. guy: "Whats the problem. Did you press the ON switch? "
Person: "Yes of course. I pressed it twice already"
Re: Kids can't use computers, and why it should worry you
#10Wow... "TL;DR? Why not just go watch another five second video of a kitten with it’s head in a toilet roll, or a 140 character description of a meal your friend just stuffed in their mouth. “num num”. This blog post is not for you." Snarky enough? If you start out like that I've already made the decision that you're over opinionated and probably prone to dramatic exaggeration.
Yes. I am over opinionated and prone to dramatic exaggeration. Point taken though, and I'll remove the TL;DR.