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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:08 AM Original message |
Professors banning in-class laptop use |
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ZombieNixon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
1. Well, I can see both sides of the issue on this one. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
2. I will be very not happy if my law-school profs ban laptops |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
16. I'm with you. |
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Kellanved (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
3. actually that is a good move |
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Hugin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
4. Stories like this make me feel old... |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
5. Profs aren't supposed to be interesting, they're supposed to gush info. |
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frankenforpres (763 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:42 AM Response to Reply #5 |
18. im interesting |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:45 AM Response to Reply #5 |
19. Profs want tenure? Profs feed me info with spoon. |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:57 AM Response to Reply #5 |
20. Then what's the difference between a prof and an encyclopedia? |
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LSdemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 12:53 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Profs are interactive - you can ask them questions |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 12:56 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Hell, I can ask the Internet questions. |
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LSdemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 01:02 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. The internet can be awfully tempting at times |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
6. huh |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
7. I guess I can see both sides of the issue however |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:45 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. I once was raised by half a grade for clear handwriting |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:49 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. I'd say even more than a half grade in my case |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
8. My boss finally gave up on trying to stop me from taking notes |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:59 AM Response to Reply #8 |
21. If they want to pay $30k/year to IM, that's their business. |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
9. I think it depends very much on the course work. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
10. The VAST majority of laptop use in classroom I've seen is AIM |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 10:58 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Well at least they will be prepared for work in the corporate world. |
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One_Life_To_Give (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
14. Have they heard of Tape Recorders? |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:03 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. There are some people who still do that |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 12:15 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. I've had several professors who do not allow tape recorders. |
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deadparrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
17. As a college student, |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 02:34 PM Response to Reply #17 |
31. As a graduate student, I take mine everywhere. |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
22. I can see both sides. |
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mrbassman03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
24. Well, I stopped bringing my laptop to class... |
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TimeChaser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
26. I use my laptop to take notes |
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izzybeans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
29. Sorry but playing the prat fall artist for students while they surf the |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-03-06 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
30. "considering what students are paying for a higher education these days" |
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