it's only a matter of time until we have metric time. I mean, how are we going to expand into the rest of the solar system and beyond with an antiquated notion of time based on arbitrary stuff like how quickly the planet rotates? base 60? what's that?! If you think about it, measures of time are already metric above 1 year, and below 1 second. year, decade, centrury, millenium. second, millisecond, nanosecond, etc.
it's only a matter of time until we have metric time. I mean, how are we going to expand into the rest of the solar system and beyond with an antiquated notion of time based on arbitrary stuff like how quickly the planet rotates? base 60? what's that?! If you think about it, measures of time are already metric above 1 year, and below 1 second. year, decade, centrury, millenium. second, millisecond, nanosecond, etc.
Apparently some kids can't read the time on an analogue dial anymore. Some schools in the UK are removing them as it adds to the stress of exams, trying to figure out the time left. Gripping pencils and pens is also becoming harder for the younger generation due to tablets and phones.
http://www.odditycentral.com/news/s...g-clocks-because-students-cant-tell-time.html
Where will it end?
Though someone mentioned to me they have a watch they're interested in selling that "only goes up to 10" ... could be interesting.
Apparently some kids can't read the time on an analogue dial anymore. Some schools in the UK are removing them as it adds to the stress of exams, trying to figure out the time left. Gripping pencils and pens is also becoming harder for the younger generation due to tablets and phones.
http://www.odditycentral.com/news/s...g-clocks-because-students-cant-tell-time.html
Where will it end?
I find it rather odd that "educators" would decide to change the clocks rather teach the students how to read the existing clocks.
I know that when I was in the early years of primary school, it was part of the curriculum to learn reading a clock or watch...I already knew but there were some kids that hadn't been taught yet.
Different world...they are all special and deserve a trophy...and will one day lead the world...
While walking through the plant near Shanghai, we walked past a break area where about 50 employees were sitting close together on benches. Each and every one of them was busy on their mobile device and I could not see any signs of direct person-to-person communication. It was very strange... yet ‘normal’ now I guess.
I find it rather odd that "educators" would decide to change the clocks rather teach the students how to read the existing clocks.
I know that when I was in the early years of primary school, it was part of the curriculum to learn reading a clock or watch...I already knew but there were some kids that hadn't been taught yet.
Different world...they are all special and deserve a trophy...and will one day lead the world...
My daughters, in grades 2 and SK, are learning analog clocks. They come home with these little cardboard clocks with hands you can move around the face. We practice all the time .
