RE: Is it worth teaching our kids how to Code...?
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I disagree with one thing.
That's why school should always happen on a chalkboard and pen + paper.
Please switch me to a whiteboard instead of a chalkboard. While I do enjoy using a chalkboard when the chalk is good, I had to buy my own because the school only provided cheap chalk that was a pain to use and produced a lot of dust. Sorry, I'm ranting about chalk.....
I believe focused education has its place, but it should be reserved for the later years of high school, such as in vocational programs, and college. Creating well-rounded students offers them numerous benefits as they transition into adulthood.
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As long as we agree that LED screens aren't necessary, but could be counter-productive, you can have a whiteboard. 🙂
I avoided using the term 'high school' - because the whole system is a bit different here in Germany. I went to a Gymnasium. That's 12-13 years of school. Then you choose a specialization and go to University. (Or don't)
The concept 'college' does not even exist here.
Whoops. I didn’t realize you were in Germany! LED screens are the bane of my existence in the classroom, especially since I work with young students (ages 4-6). Unfortunately, my school district requires them for various tasks.
My two kids at home hardly ever use them. All I’ve noticed from these LED screens are more tantrums, more fighting between them, and almost no interaction with them.
Children age 4-6 on screens is the opposite of schooling.
Hand-eye coordination - writing cursive for example - is important for the brain's development. Neuroscience pretty recently proved that it helps with memorizing vocabulary*. Isn't that amazing?
*my source for this
Quite the compliment. 😁
My accent would give it away, if we spoke, though.
I completely agree. In many places, the school systems are broken and don't prioritize the best interests of students.
I'm sure your English, even with an accent, is much better than my second language! Actually, I don’t even know if that’s your second language... It could be your third or fourth, lol!
It's quite grim, so many kids in the UK you see with their own large screens, portable ones just zoned out!
Agree RE whiteboards, much cleaner!