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Beyond Word, Powerpoint, and MSOffice (old habits die hard)

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Powerpoint is “Pointless” in the web-based, multi-media 21st Century–as are most of the other applications we’re teaching our kids. See Whip Blog for more on how Word, Powerpoint, and Microsoft Office should be LOW on our priority of teaching kids computer skills. A good read from a good blog.

He takes a nice swipe at our profession’s continuing textbook addiction as well.

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Written by Clay Burell

January 2nd, 2007 at 4:35 pm

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