I’m not saying that Jenna has it easier than I did. But I certainly didn’t have the modern conveniences that she doesn’t yet appreciate. After all most (if not all) of them are older than she is. Take computers, for example.
Back in the dark ages when I went to school, number 2 pencils were required for taking tests. We were to pick a letter from A-E and fill in the circle COMPLETELY. If any student was just one answer off (and had marked “C” for answer 4 instead of answer 3) every answer which followed was also marked incorrectly – and so even if I did know many of the answers – I didn’t get the credit for it.
Today (at least in her current situation) questions are given one at a time. I suppose there is room for error with hitting the wrong button – but I don’t think that would throw off all other questions which followed. I think she has it easier in that aspect.
We didn’t have I-pads and Smart boards. The teachers had black boards and chalk. The students did at least have paper and text books. I’m not so old that I remember the slate.
We didn’t have the option of dual immersion programs or charter schools like we have today. There was no email to keep in touch with parents or to go online to view your child’s grades. It was like a different world.
I’m grateful for the opportunities that we have to educate ourselves and for the variety of learning methods that are offered. I am grateful for this opportunity to Blog my thoughts.
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