SpeedLearn

With regards to the SpeedLearn project, its probably not going to happen. I use a computer at work and each link requires a download to view it. Being how work is my primary forum to complete my homework and I'm governed by policys & procedures which prohibit extraneous downloads on the network (using the network for personal use is not allowed, but when you're trying to make ends meet, sometimes you got to take chances), you've got to pick your battles. This will have to be an assignment done at home, of which I'm rarely ever there.

I feel compelled to resond to the point regarding "Socrates" and the ability to "parrot back" info. Sadly, there is a huge amount of truth to this statement. I've never really thought about it in this context, but stated this way (regarding a course curriculum) is probably very accurate. I guess the following question then is the greater student one who can memorize large amounts of information only to regurgitate it later, or one who years later can recollect a few items to be useful at specific time or point. I suppose it is even harder for an instructor to identify which student they believe retained instruction.

When stated as "Socrates" did regarding the slate, it almost demerits the educational system in that I believe learning is something one participates in for the long term (regarding education). I remember hating history and not doing well in it either. However, as I've become older, I've been able to recollect instruction about certain interesting historical events and would have loved to gone head to head with those who received a better grade than I during my school years. With that, I can't help but wonder who was then the "better" student? And also I wonder what the professor or teahcer would have thought when I was able to recollect their instruction years later.