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Re:Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return... by ekidd on Thursday May 28, 2026 @11:43AM (#48310623)
As someone who hates handwriting in bluebooks, and who types constantly, yes: I think we should bring back in-class writing by hand, we should lock up cellphones for the school day, and we should proctor exams. If you're not doing this, your students will be stuck to a screen all day, pay no attention to class, and use ChatGPT under the desk to cheat.
Re:Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return... by ethbr1 on Thursday May 28, 2026 @02:10PM (#48313052)
This is literally what most grade level school systems are doing, with good results.

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