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Aquarius · 06-30-2004, 01:21 AM

Kids Can't Write Anymore, Fear The New SAT

Overhype Contributed by Mike on Monday, June 28th, 2004 @ 06:17PM
from the give-'em-a-keyboard dept.
Here's one for all those teachers freaking out when their students hand in a paper written in "txt". Now, those same kids are blaming current school programs for not teaching them how to write properly. The problem is that the new SAT exam includes a written component -- and they do mean written. Students will be expected to pick up a paper and a pencil for the first time in years and actually jot down the essay answer in their very own chicken scratch. Tragically, many of these kids claim they have been using keyboards and keypads for so long, the idea of writing with a pencil scares them silly. They're afraid their handwriting will be so bad that they'll get a bad score. The schools respond that they still teach good penmanship, and seem to think that the kids are just whining excessively. Of course, considering the rest of the exam has been entirely computerized for years, why not just give the kids a keyboard and let them type their essay responses (or, since the kids these days are so into text messaging -- let them text their essays)?

Damn, this is wrong

http://techdirt.com/articles/20040628/1817215.shtml

EviLGuY · 06-30-2004, 01:30 AM

I dont see what the big deal about handwriting is anyways.. its slow, its annoying to correct mistakes with etc..

Just because people have always done something some way isn't a good enough reason to keep doing it imho.

AnalProbe · 06-30-2004, 01:38 AM

What about kids getting dependant on technology ?

The ones who control technology control information.

If you can't write in the old sense, you're powerless in the event when technolgy becomes unavailable. Think of the coming polarshift, or terrorist attacks with mag-ray bombs.

Kids need to learn how to write, to get succesful in life.

Visit Africa, I did.

DaLord · 06-30-2004, 01:40 AM

Wot da fakk d0 u m34n?

AnalProbe · 06-30-2004, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaLord
Wot da fakk d0 u m34n?

More Booze · 06-30-2004, 01:54 AM

heh, that reminds me of when I was taking notes about how a guy wanted his website to look.
I have not used a pencil in years and everything I wrote was fucking ugly, nobody except me could read my notes.

EviLGuY · 06-30-2004, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AnalProbe
What about kids getting dependant on technology ?

The ones who control technology control information.

If you can't write in the old sense, you're powerless in the event when technolgy becomes unavailable. Think of the coming polarshift, or terrorist attacks with mag-ray bombs.

Kids need to learn how to write, to get succesful in life.

Visit Africa, I did.

I'm sure if shit happened they could grind out a couple pages with a pen and pencil. It's just not necessary.

I mean if I had to.. I could walk the 30 KM to my girlfriend's house.. but I drive it. Does that mean I am too dependant on technology?

I could wash my clothes in the sink too.. but I prefer to have hands that aren't all cutup and callused.. oh and some spare time would be nice too.

You are in the wrong business if you are a luddite.

AnalProbe · 06-30-2004, 02:10 AM

>I'm sure if shit happened they could grind out a couple pages >with a pen and pencil. It's just not necessary.

Nope. You can't learn how to write in just a few days.

>I mean if I had to.. I could walk the 30 KM to my girlfriend's >house.. but I drive it. Does that mean I am too dependant on >technology?

You can't walk the 30 KM without proper training.

You'd kill yourself, just like the Greek guy who ran from Sparta to Marathon and dropped dead in Marathon.

>I could wash my clothes in the sink too.. but I prefer to have >hands that aren't all cutup and callused.. oh and some spare >time would be nice too.

We are run by the clock and laziness. It's just faster to use a car.

>You are in the wrong business if you are a luddite.

You are a moron if you think the whole world has the same comfort and choices as you have.

You're right if you speak for yourself.

Face (o_0) · 06-30-2004, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaLord
Wot da fakk d0 u m34n?

Sarah_Jayne · 06-30-2004, 08:08 AM

when I was a teen my mother read a sci-fi book where kids didn't physically know how to use a pencil because they had grown up using a computer. That always stuck in my head because I had a feeling it wasn't too far from the truth.

Firehorse · 06-30-2004, 08:10 AM

They could compromise and give them a graphics tablet or touch screen with a stylus!

polish_aristocrat · 06-30-2004, 08:13 AM

I just got something like this from a surfer:

how do i get a chance 2 c wat u hav 2 offer? by dat i mine, how can i get a pick at a video?

Loki · 06-30-2004, 08:22 AM

hoked on fonix wurked fo me!

Babaganoosh · 06-30-2004, 08:24 AM

What about the kids who don't know the difference between your and you're. Hell, I see adults make that mistake at least 50 times a day here on GFY. If I didn't know the difference, I'd still be using those fat crayons and a "Big Chief" writing tablet.

Tera · 06-30-2004, 08:32 AM

I don't think that is far from the truth at all. I used a computer in school to do essays and then went right to work in a computer environment and my writing is horrible now. Nobody can really read it, I am sure if I took the time to slowly write it out it would be okay, but since I am always in a hurry it looks like shit.

The only writing I used to do for a long time was write to my grandfather, now I type it out.

06-30-2004, 01:21 AM	#1
Aquarius Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mom's basement Posts: 4,754	Kids Can't Write Anymore Kids Can't Write Anymore, Fear The New SAT Overhype Contributed by Mike on Monday, June 28th, 2004 @ 06:17PM from the give-'em-a-keyboard dept. Here's one for all those teachers freaking out when their students hand in a paper written in "txt". Now, those same kids are blaming current school programs for not teaching them how to write properly. The problem is that the new SAT exam includes a written component -- and they do mean written. Students will be expected to pick up a paper and a pencil for the first time in years and actually jot down the essay answer in their very own chicken scratch. Tragically, many of these kids claim they have been using keyboards and keypads for so long, the idea of writing with a pencil scares them silly. They're afraid their handwriting will be so bad that they'll get a bad score. The schools respond that they still teach good penmanship, and seem to think that the kids are just whining excessively. Of course, considering the rest of the exam has been entirely computerized for years, why not just give the kids a keyboard and let them type their essay responses (or, since the kids these days are so into text messaging -- let them text their essays)? Damn, this is wrong http://techdirt.com/articles/20040628/1817215.shtml

06-30-2004, 08:10 AM	#11
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06-30-2004, 08:24 AM	#14
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	What about the kids who don't know the difference between your and you're. Hell, I see adults make that mistake at least 50 times a day here on GFY. If I didn't know the difference, I'd still be using those fat crayons and a "Big Chief" writing tablet. __________________ I like pie.

06-30-2004, 01:30 AM	#2
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	I dont see what the big deal about handwriting is anyways.. its slow, its annoying to correct mistakes with etc.. Just because people have always done something some way isn't a good enough reason to keep doing it imho.

06-30-2004, 01:38 AM	#3
AnalProbe pain in the Ass Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,727	What about kids getting dependant on technology ? The ones who control technology control information. If you can't write in the old sense, you're powerless in the event when technolgy becomes unavailable. Think of the coming polarshift, or terrorist attacks with mag-ray bombs. Kids need to learn how to write, to get succesful in life. Visit Africa, I did.

06-30-2004, 01:40 AM	#4
DaLord Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 3,318	Wot da fakk d0 u m34n?

06-30-2004, 01:54 AM	#6
More Booze Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,116	heh, that reminds me of when I was taking notes about how a guy wanted his website to look. I have not used a pencil in years and everything I wrote was fucking ugly, nobody except me could read my notes.

06-30-2004, 02:10 AM	#8
AnalProbe pain in the Ass Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,727	>I'm sure if shit happened they could grind out a couple pages >with a pen and pencil. It's just not necessary. Nope. You can't learn how to write in just a few days. >I mean if I had to.. I could walk the 30 KM to my girlfriend's >house.. but I drive it. Does that mean I am too dependant on >technology? You can't walk the 30 KM without proper training. You'd kill yourself, just like the Greek guy who ran from Sparta to Marathon and dropped dead in Marathon. >I could wash my clothes in the sink too.. but I prefer to have >hands that aren't all cutup and callused.. oh and some spare >time would be nice too. We are run by the clock and laziness. It's just faster to use a car. >You are in the wrong business if you are a luddite. You are a moron if you think the whole world has the same comfort and choices as you have. You're right if you speak for yourself.

06-30-2004, 08:08 AM	#10
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	when I was a teen my mother read a sci-fi book where kids didn't physically know how to use a pencil because they had grown up using a computer. That always stuck in my head because I had a feeling it wasn't too far from the truth.

06-30-2004, 08:32 AM	#15
Tera Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 1,426	I don't think that is far from the truth at all. I used a computer in school to do essays and then went right to work in a computer environment and my writing is horrible now. Nobody can really read it, I am sure if I took the time to slowly write it out it would be okay, but since I am always in a hurry it looks like shit. The only writing I used to do for a long time was write to my grandfather, now I type it out. __________________ [email protected] ICQ 96593794