On Thu, 2003-11-27 at 14:13, Matt Johnson wrote:
Could anyone point me to some web resources for the definition of "educating" rather than "training" that would enhance my point. And also resources that support the case for "open file formats" versus proprietory (and thus I suppose opensource in general versus proprietory - although maybe this wouldn't directly help as we're at least "looking at Star Office". Hmm). The more professional the body of any report's author, the better I suppose (do Becta cover this stuff?). Any articles at all would be great.
Hi Matt, We are using OpenOffice for our own business, so it is in commercial use. Of course, we are not the only business to be using the program now. We employ people on the basis that they have skills that can be transferred to the use of OpenOffice rather than MS Office. We have had no trouble in employing people who have only used MS Office as the transfer is very easy. We would prefer to employ people who had received an education in the use of a range of applications, as employees with adaptability are more valuable than those with narrow skills. I'd be happy to be quoted on that if it would help. Regarding education and training, my dictionary (Chambers) says: train: to instruct and discipline, esp. in a particular skill. educate: to bring up and instruct, to teach, to train Thus, in my reading, a training is encompassed by an education, but an education is wider than simply a training. best regards, Seb James. -- Managing Director, Educational Systems, Hypercube Systems Ltd Providing Open Source ICT solutions for schools. Tel: 0114 268 4814 Web: www.hypercubesystems.co.uk Mob: 07970 849445 Email: seb@hypercubesystems.co.uk