Modern Learner Gifts

"Now remember this formula, it's going to be on the test."

'Remind me to never again ask him what he learned in school.'

'Where's the mouse for this thing?'

'Well at least Gavin was learning a valuable skill.'

The Internet's Shortcut Key to the Facts of Life

'In my day, $5000 worth of electronics wouldn't have fit in a back pack.'

'Father, when are you going to get software for our home computer that will teach me French?'

'And when the little hand gets to the nine, it means... ah, just check your cell phones.'

"And when the little hand gets to the nine, it means... ah, just check your cell phones."

'Would it make a difference if I told you I was listening to book on audio?'

'Pete plays truant, but keeps up with his lessons!'

'When they came up with a 'do your homework' app, then I'll know technology can really make life better.'

Modern Studying

Computer Room.

Teacher pointing to P,Q, on board: "OK class, which letter comes next? Redbeard, you should know this."

"Isn't there an app for this?"

"I'm still pre-literate."

'You don't have to worry about my future any more -- I just downloaded an entire college education!'

"I don't need a lecture Dad, I know all I need to know from the online tutorials of @DamKing61, @HotDam72 and @DamEasy27. . ."

'I did it all from memory.'

'I finished my homework, and half my college freshman courses.'

"Obviously, I can't fly like you, but if you teach me, I can probably sing like you..."

"Thanks to the Internet, I learned to ride a bike. Since I was bored, I also got my pilot's license."

'Relax, dad, I haven't been in a classroom for months because all my college classes are online!'

"I'm asking you to write your name on the board. Surely you don't need your smart phone to help you spell your name!"

'I think the computer has a crush on me. It asked me to remain after class.'

Education and Apprenticeships

'I'm sorry Timmy, but if I keep going for help, you'll never learn to take care of yourself,'

"What do you mean, it's not an educational toy? I'd have to learn to ride it!"

I'm doing my essay on John Milton's "Paradise Lost"...the video game.

"I'm subcontracting math, spelling and geography to my smart phone."

'Miss, I think I've learnt all I can too.'

"Can we wait a few seconds? I'm downloading the Excuse App."

Welcome to Kindergarten. It's a list of school supplies -- I need pencils, a ruler, crayons and a laptop!

'To better prepare you for the future, I've replaced the letters in your alphabet soup with Chinese ones.'