Stereotypical Student: Computers II

This intentionally corny series of posts makes fun of the schools by providing an obviously fictional diary of a student who fits many stereotypes.

Entry #38

I have been using a spreadsheet at home. I know how to enter formulas, references, and simple functions. In school today, we learned how to enter data into a spreadsheet. This is important because it is foundational. Without it, I will never learn what I already know.

This isn't just true with spreadsheets. Most of us kids have grown up with computers and learned how to use them without having to rely on our teachers. If we truly want to excel, we need to move to a more structured environment. Instead of learning rapidly as value becomes apparent, we need to slow down and take a more methodical approach.

I have heard that some students are benefiting from stronger computer classes at even younger ages. They may not know as much about computers as I did at that age, but that just proves that they will eventually know more. They can rely more on a controlled environment, which will always be more efficient than letting children progress without constraints.