...of a reason why typewriter folks might "survive." Perhaps it wasn't a good example. *grin* From an evolutionary standpoint, species that survive usually have some type of advantage over species that don't (i.e., the predator that doesn't develop the better visual system will either die or have to become a vegetarian).

So...with regards to the writing...I was thinking of the mechanics such as spelling, grammar, etc., all of which can be checked on a computer. Kids could become "lazy" with regards to spelling because they don't have to work at it. This mentality ticks educators/parents off (back to the uproar about kids not REALLY knowing how to do math--they just punch numbers without understanding how it works).

Personally, I have no objection to calculators or computers in the classroom...they keep the kids moving forward with the times.

I just like to play devil's advocate every once in a while. *grin* (or should that be *evil grin*?)

Becky




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