/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/tech-expert-bemoans-state-of-ict-teaching-in-the-ukThe teaching of information computer technology (ICT) in the UK is about 20 years behind the rest of the world, according to one expert, who claimed that this has caused the industry to lose an entire generation of intelligent people. Dr...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/tech-expert-bemoans-state-of-ict-teaching-in-the-ukMon, 20 Aug 2012 23:17:06 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:375dd7a5-cff5-4b19-8192-898e30ad3514gervasi0<p>It looks like a computer lab from the early 90s.&nbsp; It would have seemed high-tech b/c of the 3.5&quot; drives, esp if they were high-density and not just double density.&nbsp; Those machines probably came with 100MB HDDs too, but what is anyone going to do with all that space.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It brings back memories of learning on the Apple IIe and TRS-80 in the mid 80s.&nbsp; I don&#39;t remember if the position of the monitor was ergonomic or required focusing on red characters closer than 18&quot; away.&nbsp; Kids never think about that sort of thing.&nbsp; </p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14852&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/tech-expert-bemoans-state-of-ict-teaching-in-the-ukThu, 16 Aug 2012 19:28:46 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:375dd7a5-cff5-4b19-8192-898e30ad3514DAB0<p>I also see a desperate need to set up the computers to be erganomically set up for the kids.</p><p>I hate to see the neck injuries that will occur because the kids have to look up or stand up to see the monitor.</p><p>They should have either shorter desks or taller chairs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just a thought,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14852&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">