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> The measure prohibits the use of tablets, computers, and other internet-connected devices as well. Ban phones, sure, but no computers? Bring back the typewr

> The measure prohibits the use of tablets, computers, and other internet-connected devices as well. Ban phones, sure, but no computers? Bring back the typewriter?

lbeziaud 8y ago
The ban only concerns "students under the age of 15", who typically take notes on paper. The teacher can also make an exception for pedagogical purpose. > There are exceptions in place for students with disabilities and for the educational use of devices in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities
- sp332 8y ago
  Sure but they also use Google and Wikipedia etc.
  - bytematic 8y ago
    Under 15? Not really, can use purely offline sources for that generic material. Good skill as well. Still should have a basic computing class though, perhaps wrapped into a library class.
    - tomjen3 8y ago
      In my experience all printed material is incomplete, obsolete, or one-sided and frequently all three. That is not to talk about materials that can't be encoded as text, such as instructions and how-tos for whatever the French version of shop-class is. You would propose that students be taught such subjects as the French revolution, based on what materials are available in the school library? How can you even ethically do that, when the kids probably can't even get the complete text of the Tennis court oath?
      - izacus 8y ago
        I very much doubt the historical consensus about French revolution changed in last 1-4 years since last high school history books were updated and printed.
      - tk75x 8y ago
        > In my experience all printed material is incomplete, obsolete, or one-sided and frequently all three. Maybe you should stop reading exclusively tabloids... On a serious note, a middle schooler writing a report on the founding fathers will have plenty of resources available to them in the school library.
bambax 8y ago
There are no computers in class in French schools AFAIK; there are computer classes but in normal class everyone takes notes on paper. I sure hope it stays this way for as long as possible.

> The measure prohibits the use of tablets, computers, and other internet-connected devices as well. Ban phones, sure, but no computers? Bring back the typewriter?

lbeziaud 8y ago

The ban only concerns "students under the age of 15", who typically take notes on paper. The teacher can also make an exception for pedagogical purpose. > There are exceptions in place for students with disabilities and for the educational use of devices in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities

sp332 8y ago
Sure but they also use Google and Wikipedia etc.
- bytematic 8y ago
  Under 15? Not really, can use purely offline sources for that generic material. Good skill as well. Still should have a basic computing class though, perhaps wrapped into a library class.
  - tomjen3 8y ago
    In my experience all printed material is incomplete, obsolete, or one-sided and frequently all three. That is not to talk about materials that can't be encoded as text, such as instructions and how-tos for whatever the French version of shop-class is. You would propose that students be taught such subjects as the French revolution, based on what materials are available in the school library? How can you even ethically do that, when the kids probably can't even get the complete text of the Tennis court oath?
    - izacus 8y ago
      I very much doubt the historical consensus about French revolution changed in last 1-4 years since last high school history books were updated and printed.
    - tk75x 8y ago
      > In my experience all printed material is incomplete, obsolete, or one-sided and frequently all three. Maybe you should stop reading exclusively tabloids... On a serious note, a middle schooler writing a report on the founding fathers will have plenty of resources available to them in the school library.

bambax 8y ago

There are no computers in class in French schools AFAIK; there are computer classes but in normal class everyone takes notes on paper. I sure hope it stays this way for as long as possible.