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From: Marda.Anderson@f151.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Marda Anderson)
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Subject: Re: Education
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Date: 21 Aug 90 01:50:23 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I know I'm jumping in here, but I wouldn't say the slate and stylus is 
obsolete.  There have been times in college when I've used it for 
notetaking.  It's still cheaper than any other Braille writing device 
and more portable than just about anything.  Of course it's not as fast 
as a Braille writer, but it's less noisy.  I think it still has a place 
and I think blind children should be taught to use it.  Of course, 
everyone is free to make their own choices when they are adults but some 
of the blind kids in public school think the only way to learn is by 
using a tape recorder.  I use tape recorders too but not exclusively.  
Sometimes, when it is a class where I can keep up with the professor, 
I'd rather take Braille notes on the slate because then I don't have to 
go back and listen to the tape, which takes longer.  I happen to find it 
easier to study from Braille notes too.  So I hope you don't do anything 
rash, like eliminating the slate and stylus from your school's 
curriculum.  (griln)
marda

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