Umm, I don’t know about you but I don’t use the same interfaces I used ten years ago and since then technology acceleration has been exponential.  Of course there are always those who would rather the next generation learn only what the current generation understands.  That way the future isn’t so scary and unknown.  Personally I would rather teach the ability to deal with any new situation a person may encounter in their lifetime and the ability to adapt.

What can I say? I’m a short guy.  Standing on the shoulder of giants is much more pleasant than standing toe to toe, or face to toe as the case might be, even if the height gets scary at times.  Giving children the courage to climb those giants instead of just learning about them - now that is teaching.

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