As devices infiltrate classrooms under the guise of educational enhancement, what we witness is the slow and silent erosion of an intellectual culture that once prized slow, deep engagement.
Thank you for this! I've been researching a good bit on this topic and am curious at what grade level you think (if at all) students should learn to type? Additionally, at what grade level should typing supplant handwriting, if at all?
Personally, I think handwriting first drafts should always be the standard and typing shouldn't be taught until high school. If a paper is longer than 5 paragraphs and has multiple drafts, then a final, typed version seems appropriate. I think this is best for students and important in the age of AI. Thoughts?
Yes—agree. Thank you for your expertise. Let’s put down the I-pads and return to real books, real learning.
Thank you for this! I've been researching a good bit on this topic and am curious at what grade level you think (if at all) students should learn to type? Additionally, at what grade level should typing supplant handwriting, if at all?
Personally, I think handwriting first drafts should always be the standard and typing shouldn't be taught until high school. If a paper is longer than 5 paragraphs and has multiple drafts, then a final, typed version seems appropriate. I think this is best for students and important in the age of AI. Thoughts?