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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-09-28, Page 15Computer operation is simple Operating a computer is as simple as operating a stereo, at least as far as Dr. Nancy Murray of the Windsor Separate School Board is concerned. Dr. Murray spoke on a topic that is sweeping the country particularly in the education field. That is - groan - computers. Acknowledging her own in- itial fear of the latest toy, Dr. Murray told the separate school teachers from Huron and Perth counties during their professional activity day on Sept. 23 at St. Michael's separate school in Stratford that they will all probably own a computer in four or five years. She compared the com- puter revolution to the in- troduction of the radio into Canadian schools in 1939. Then it was said the radio would destroy the minds of the students, similar to com- ments being bandied about now in reference to computers. The Windsor educator also noted that in the 1800's, the printed page was considered a health hazard to students because of possible eye strain. The computer, said Dr. Murray, "will be one of two things, it will be the greatest challenge or the greatest crisis". She personally chooses the computer as a Grade nines get welcome This year's grade nine class was officially welcomed this past week with a series of ac- tivities at the high school. Wednesday was dress -up day and all the new students dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up. The costumes showed much im- agination ranging from a female impersonator to a karate expert. At noon, the grade nines participated in a pillow jousting contest in the gym. Thursday's noon hour sent the first-year students through the entire school on a scavenger hunt. The events were brought to a head Fri- day afternoon. Immediately after school, games were held in the cafeteria until supper. Dinner was on the student's council who treated the (,rade nines to a spaghetti dinner; after which movies were shown. At 8 o'clock that night the first dance of the year was held in their honour. South Huron also had a hand in the fair this weekend, selling coupons for rides in the midway and running an information booth in the rec centre. At the booth you could purchase old yearbooks, buy some Panther memorabilia, or ask any quetions about the school. Students provided entertainment for the younger set by way of puppet plays. The school also entered a float in the parade on challenge and suggested that other teachers also do so. She noted how well children have adapted to computers and computer language. She has seen children give up their recess, come to school early and leave late and at- tend summer camps all in a desire to have more computer time. In an effort to make the teachers present more com- fortable with computers, Dr. Murray gave a slide presen- tation which in part depicted teachers from the Windsor separate school system adap- ting to the computers. Dr. Murray's presentation was a prelude to two workshop sessions held dur- ing the day long PA day. In his introductory com- ments, director of education William Eckert noted that this PA day is not the first nor will it be the last that the teachers hear about computers. September 28, Page 15 Buy Your Lawn & Garden Tractor Now Interest Free till Mar.1, 1984 ohn Dee . sOir ;•' • 6. 4 i1► BEST BIKERS — These three youngsters copped the top prizes in the judging for best decorated bicycles. From the left are third, Jason Wein, Exeter; second, Becky Morgan, Exeter; first, Amy Fenner, Hamilton, who was visiting her grandparents, Jack and Marie Brintnell. RUNNERS-UP — Placing second in the Dykeman special in the fair parade were these two red hens and their entourage. In the rear are Becci Farquhar with Karin Lorento and David Farquhar, while in the foreground are Sara DeJonge with Rhoda and Jessica DeJonge. Saturday. Last week also marked the beginning of South Huron's Go For The Gold Campaign. This is the year's major fund- raising activity. Soon, students will be knocking at doors offering people $20 coupon books containing around $1100 in savings. The coupons can be redeemed on everything from fridges to computers, and should be helpful with Christmas just around the corner. Some of the money made from the sale of the coupon books will be used to help Canada's Olympic teams, so in the long run everyone benefits from the campaign. • .i _ • $.. 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