[Yr7-10it] Re: Uni of NSW computing initiative

[Kent Beveridge]

Interesting comment.
Pity those of us who have a passion for teaching spend most of our valuable time with CROWD CONTROL! 
Maybe if the kids who know so much actually allowed us to do what we need to in the classroom then perhaps those high flyers might actually get a chance to PROVE just what they REALLY know!
Oh, in an ideal world...
 
As for uni's....shove em in a lecture room(as they do), then talk AT them,..as they do, then give 'em tutes with a Phd student or Masters student..as they do, then....etc..
 
High school..totally different situation!! (at least at Uni, a large percentage of them actually WANT to be there!!)
 
KB.
 
Kent Beveridge,
I.C.T. co-ordinator
St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
 http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/ <http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/> 
Horsham Ph (03) 5382 3545
kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
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Subject: [Yr7-10it] Re: Uni of NSW computing initiative 



Hi all,

> Senior lecturer Richard Buckland is frustrated that people with a
> passion for computing are not being challenged by courses offered
> at high school...


Please note, dear colleagues, NOT suggesting the same is true for Vic!

Cheers,
Stephen

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