> > but I still think such a test can be a good starting point 
> for a talk
> 
> Ah, a conversation. We'll have just the right generation for you
> 
> ====================
> 
> http://www.stuff.co.nz/sundaystartimes/4211545a6442.html
> 
> Curriculum change shifts emphasis from 'what' to 'how'
> Mary Chamberlain, overseeing the project for the Education 
> Ministry, says that although people are "rattled" by the 
> changes, "there's no use
> (students) being little knowledge banks walking around on legs.
> 
> "We've got computers, we don't need people walking around 
> with them in their heads... People just have to get used to that."


Ah, so the answer to 'Is our childrens learning?' would seem to be 'No, they
can just look it up on Google.'

Sounds good to me.  Flaws, what flaws?

Tony

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