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Subject: RE: Practice exams on the web
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Hi Plant-eders. I am a P-Chemer. But I like your
science, and the reflection of your pedagogy A LOT.
(blush).
responses to Jon Monroe's post:
[snip]
> ... They might then
> have an unfair advantage (or disadvantage
> if they get the idea they can succeed
> by memorizing) when they enroll in his classes. Am I being too pessimistic?
I think so. The teacher who can write problem
solving exams can provide an advantage
to the problem-solvers. The teacher who
chooses not to, falls into Jon's
pitfall. And teachers thus continue
as they ever have, to propagate their kind
Oooo! *not* a freudian slip :-)
[snip]
> (Clifford Stoll) argues, among other things, that the internet is a very poor
> substitute for a real teacher. I would like to hear other comments on this
> notion.
A poor substitute indeed-- but what a help for a teacher!!! And have
we not *yearned* for the day when we could more open the preparation
room to our students???
Changing the topic (some): Anybody who thinks that the internet and/or
broadband communications will obviate the need for teachers is
either malevolent or innocent (there is an uglier way to say that, but
I won't): I think it creates the potential for many MORE GREAT
teachers... MANY more...and all the society-changing impact that implies.
(Now getting off his soap-box)
John
John Reissner Pembroke State University Pembroke NC 28372 USA
reissner at pembvax1.pembroke.edu vox: (910)521-6425 fax: (910)521-6649
