[LINK] the net, higher ed, and change

[Ivan Trundle]

On 12/06/2009, at 6:10 PM, David Lochrin wrote:

> I received a traditional education at Sydney University, and believe  
> me it involved far, far more than reading course notes.  I suggest  
> that a "degree" obtained by sitting at home in front of a terminal  
> is at best a vocational training course, not an education.

Well said, David. The distinction between vocational courses and 'an  
education' has never been expressed more succinctly. Both of my  
children, who are attending university at present, concur.

Warmly

iT