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This is an extension of another topic, but it has been an idea of mine for a long time, another person's thread simply reminded me to pose the question to the escapist.
I write much higher quality work when I am allowed to type, cutting and pasting my work and being able to quickly and efficiently re-word or re-structure my sentences. I think, in this day and age of computers and such, there will inevitably be a move towards, ultimately, the near extinction hand-written works.
So: Here is my question. Should Type-Written exams be introduced to schools and universities? Is it too early? I think that the quality of work produced and the ability for students to be able to produce intelligent, interesting pieces of work would be greatly increased if this were to be implemented. However, obvious safety measures would have to be taken into account, such as uninstalling Microsoft synonym, banning the internet from those computers and disallowing access to USB ports and the like as a source of cheating. I think if appropriate measures were undertaken, this system of examination could be quite beneficial.
There is always the argument against computers and loss of the art form of writing - however, In my opinion, hand written works will always remain, if not simply as an archaic art form similar to Asian Calligraphy, for those interested.
At my next school meeting (I'm a school leader) I am going to raise this issue with my principals. What're your thoughts, and are there any things im missing, or I could bring up to support my argument?
<3
PS EDIT: I forgot to make it clear: This is for EXAMS, short response, long response, and similar. Not assignments.
This is an extension of another topic, but it has been an idea of mine for a long time, another person's thread simply reminded me to pose the question to the escapist.
I write much higher quality work when I am allowed to type, cutting and pasting my work and being able to quickly and efficiently re-word or re-structure my sentences. I think, in this day and age of computers and such, there will inevitably be a move towards, ultimately, the near extinction hand-written works.
So: Here is my question. Should Type-Written exams be introduced to schools and universities? Is it too early? I think that the quality of work produced and the ability for students to be able to produce intelligent, interesting pieces of work would be greatly increased if this were to be implemented. However, obvious safety measures would have to be taken into account, such as uninstalling Microsoft synonym, banning the internet from those computers and disallowing access to USB ports and the like as a source of cheating. I think if appropriate measures were undertaken, this system of examination could be quite beneficial.
There is always the argument against computers and loss of the art form of writing - however, In my opinion, hand written works will always remain, if not simply as an archaic art form similar to Asian Calligraphy, for those interested.
At my next school meeting (I'm a school leader) I am going to raise this issue with my principals. What're your thoughts, and are there any things im missing, or I could bring up to support my argument?
<3
PS EDIT: I forgot to make it clear: This is for EXAMS, short response, long response, and similar. Not assignments.
