Editor’s Note: In the computer age, handwriting is a lost art

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Ian Aberle

From Computerworld:

By Don Tennant
October 20, 2008

Last week, I had the good fortune of coming across a column written by Kip Layton Jr., a school administrator in the tiny, remote village of Eek, Alaska. It wasn’t fortunate simply by virtue of the entertainment I derive from being able to mention a place called Eek. Layton’s column provided a valuable insight into what our kids have missed out on by virtue of their ties to the Internet.

Read the full story at http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=328135

The original column is also an interesting read at The Delta Discovery.

About Ian Aberle

Ian Aberle is an Adobe Creative Educator and the Senior IT Communications Specialist & Trainer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). For over 25 years, he has helped the SMU community use technology and implement digital and web media through multiple roles with the Digital Commons, SMU STAR Program, and now OIT. Ian enjoys photography and road trips with his family in his free time.
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