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by mhurron 4576 days ago
> no CD-ROM can take the place of a competent teacher

No, I would say this is still correct. There is a feedback beyond yes/no right/wrong that has not been able to be replicated in automated teaching and training that a competent teacher can provide.
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drcube 4576 days ago
But certainly, CD-ROMs (or today's equivalent: Khan Academy and MOOCs) can take the place of no teacher?

There is free education to be had today that wasn't available in 1995. It's not better than the face-to-face education we had then or now, but it's quite a bit better than going without any education at all due to location, circumstances or finance.

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jrs99 4576 days ago
yes. but how many competent teachers are there?

I'm thinking most teachers can be replaced by software while benefiting the student.

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