A few years ago, I met a woman who worked for the British Armed Forces. Her job is to listen to Morse code around the world. An outdated activity? Apparently, the thought is that if there is another major war, electronic communications could be blocked. Morse code would allow leaders to communicate with their troops and with other countries. So although many have no clue how to do it, morse code is still important.
What about handwriting? With computers and electronic devices is the art of penmanship vanishing? We are writing less and "blackberrying" more but shouldn't we at least try to be a little more legible? What will happen if for some reason we can't use an electronic means to record our thoughts?
Is penmanship still taught in schools? Should it be emphasized?
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Hand writing is taught in the earlier grades....but once you are in highschool there is no emphasis on handwriting.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of the older generation's beautiful handwriting. I wish there had been emphasis on handwriting while I was in school!
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