It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
Originally posted by Thecakeisalie
I could imagine a graduate of one of these courses going for a job interview.
"Well sir, I never participated in sports in high school, but I know Quidditch like the back of my hand."
I'm not saying that these courses aren't valid, it's just that time would be better spent on doing a short course on small motor repair, Occupational health and safety, first aid, etc. These would look better on a resume, instead of being qualified in how to tie a half windsor.
Originally posted by Infi8nity
Originally posted by Maxatoria
Theres a book all about the physics of superhero's and its actually quite a good book for teaching physics using a novel perspective as it goes through all the actual physics required to work out that if superman can leap a tall building in one go how much force does he need to apply etc
And the learning the language behind klingon etc is another way i would of thought to get people thinking differently and could be of use to people in crytography or trying to decypher ancient languages
I agree, this is a grate way to teach people. Connect it with something they love and they will remember it every time they experience that, tv show, movie, music ect...
This is a different generation. With different focuses. I would have loved to attended a science class that connected the rock band KISS to the lessons. I would remember those lessons every time I heard the music thus ingraining it to my mind.edit on 8-6-2013 by Infi8nity because: (no reason given)
I agree, this is a((( grate )))way to teach people. Connect it with something they love and they will remember it every time they experience that, tv show, movie, music ect...
Originally posted by NiteNGale2
Who you callin' a kid?
The average age of students at some of the upper echelon schools is upper 20s nowadays. Young, yes. But, kids?
Originally posted by baddmove
Originally posted by Infi8nity
Originally posted by Maxatoria
Theres a book all about the physics of superhero's and its actually quite a good book for teaching physics using a novel perspective as it goes through all the actual physics required to work out that if superman can leap a tall building in one go how much force does he need to apply etc
And the learning the language behind klingon etc is another way i would of thought to get people thinking differently and could be of use to people in crytography or trying to decypher ancient languages
I agree, this is a grate way to teach people. Connect it with something they love and they will remember it every time they experience that, tv show, movie, music ect...
This is a different generation. With different focuses. I would have loved to attended a science class that connected the rock band KISS to the lessons. I would remember those lessons every time I heard the music thus ingraining it to my mind.edit on 8-6-2013 by Infi8nity because: (no reason given)
This scares me..
I agree, this is a((( grate )))way to teach people. Connect it with something they love and they will remember it every time they experience that, tv show, movie, music ect...
Originally posted by FortAnthem
Good God, these students put themselves into debt for the rest of their lives and crap like THIS is what they end up paying for. No wonder they can't find jobs in today's economy.
I understand your point, but I don’t think the employer will be as understanding as you are when seeing those particular classes on whomevers resume.
I am seeing a habit that those who bash the education system are the ones who were not educated all that well.
Text Ever wonder why those kids with their fancy diplomas in hand can't find a job or even talk in complete sentences? With most states spending more on their college football coaches than even their lead government officials you know something's wrong with the system. On top of all that, if you look at the garbage they're actually teaching the kids in college, its no wonder our kids is stupid.