[johnohara]

According to figures released by Microsoft, 58 per cent of 16 to 18-year- olds currently in education believe they have a better understanding of IT than those charged with teaching them.

What this actually describes is a lack of respect for instructors who are unable or unwilling to work with students on challenging and difficult problems.

The truth is, most students this age are very good at applying technology but very unsure about creating technology. When you successfully strip away the marketing terms and start going after the actual concepts, it's remarkable how quiet the room gets.