Hi Cormac et. all.
Cormac Lawler kirjoitti 2.5.2007 kello 12:35:
I really like the notion of "recognition" as
something that is more
basic than a degree. I think that if the Wikiversity activities that
people take part in are recognised, not just within the community, but
*outside* it (ie in the working world) then we will have achieved
something really radical. It is education for all, and opportunities
for all. Funnily enough, even though this is a utopian vision, I still
this this is more practical than the idea of giving out free degrees.
:-)
I agree. But I am also sure that there are many clever people in the
"working world" who will see the value of Wikiversity studies.
Also we shouldn't forget the basic skills and knowledge that are very
valuable for majority of people in the world just as a such.
Examples: Learning to fish or farm will brings food in your table,
learning to build a shelter will give you a place to live at,
learning to communicate will help you to find a partner :-) (http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs)
How many of the people on this list know how to fish with simple
equipment available for less than 50 € cents all around the world?
- Teemu
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