Was always against these gimmicky “coding courses” in schools, thinking that mathematics, and the standard curriculum, was a better base for <insert future technological skills> than something as specific as coding.
AI has already proven this to be true.
It also calls into question any focus on vocational goals at primary school level over and above the goal of refining the human mind and building character.
#ai #coding #curriculum
from @laura_a11ynews on Instagram.
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🗓 When: Every other Friday, at 4 PM CET
📅 Kick‑off: Feb 6 (6‑month journey)
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this is session1
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🔹 Session 1 February 6: Section 508 basics & testing tools
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🔹 Session 12 (final session) July 10: Alternate versions, non‑interference, reporting & Q&A
all the recordings and transcripts are provided.
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Session 1 of the dhs trusted tester study group on YouTube https://youtu.be/NzBo3sU0ki8?si=cSkEJXCRzUdE7Qli
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