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Everyone
knows that our world cannot exist without
computers. Ever tried to make a purchase at a
convenience store when their computers are down,
ever waited for someone to make change when
their register computer is down, or have you
ever tried to find a book in a library when the
system is down? If you have ever experienced one
of these inconveniences, you know that our world
hinges on whether or not our computers are
workingRemember when you told your teacher
that the dog ate your homework? Did she believe you?
Probably not. Now the excuse is my computer crashed, my
printer wouldn't print, or we were out of ink. Even kids
rely on computers to do their schoolwork. The days of
pen and pencils are almost over. In fact most students
know more about computers than their teachers or
parents. They don't even remember a time without
computers.As computers become more and more intuitive
and powerful, we must proceed with them. If you are
still among the population that resents the encroachment
of the computer, think about this scenario. If Eve in
the Garden of Eden had access to the Internet, she could
have looked up information about snakes. She would have
found out that they have forked tongues and an evil
reputation. Instead of listening to the snake's lies,
she would have thrashed him with a tree branch. Think
how much better our world would be now.
The best present any graduate can get this June is a
desktop computer or a laptop. In my day, girls were
given matching luggage to take their clothes to school.
Yes, I know I am dating myself, but I do have a point.
Today buy your child a computer and let them take their
clothes is a paper sack. They don't care; an old gym bag
will do. I know; schools have computer labs, but they
are always full. Wouldn't you rather your son or
particularly your daughter not be out of the dorm or
apartment working on projects or papers? Also, when your
newly graduated senior has moved away to school, e-mail
will become your best friend. Even if you hate
computers, you will learn to love them because they will
become your link to your child. The nest will never be
empty as long as you have e-mail.
Posted by Yohan
Computers are links to the outside world
The world has never been more
accessible or smaller. You have to keep up or you
will be left behind and who wants to be the last
straggler on the planet? Not me!
After years as an educator and more degrees than she
can count, Frances Coleman now writes
professionally. She is a prolific reader with an
advanced degree in research techniques. See her
review of notebook computers.
Posted by Yohan
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