-=> On 06-14-96  20:38, Ron stunned Bob Anderson by spouting: <=-
 BA>Students should be able to use Mac, DOS and Windows computer
 BA>environments:
 
 BA>    1 - using the basic dos commands (copy, format, cd, md
 BA>ect) in the correct syntax  to set up and use a variety of
 BA>software, within the structure of the path .
 
 BA>    2 - use filenames and extentions to recognize and create
 BA>executables , texts, pictures, letters , ect
 
 BA>    3 - using compression/decompression commands (pkzip ect)
 BA> to maximize the use of disk space and to access
 BA> shareware/freeware software.
 RM> While these would no doubt be useful, I don't think I'd go
 RM> too deeply here, as graphical interfaces are supplanting
 RM> text.... Learning text commands could chew up a lot of time
 RM> in relation to the benefits...
If you are using older systems without the new features:
You might need a way to save space. Use a batch file to
zip and unzip. My kids quickly learned to use my "open" batch.
You can also add comments so they know what is happening
at each step.  If you want them to learn what programming
is all about, let them edit and personalize a batch file.
BTW, No need for them to know how to 'format'. (Unless you want
to teach them what commands to avoid.)
 RM> The rest looks real impressive (and LONG ).......
From what I've seen, 6th graders are quite capable and have
had more exposure to computers than most of their older siblings.
They easily pick up a CDROM form the front desk of the library
and find what they need without much help.
... Bob B.
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