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teach on Aug 29, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Principles for Programming Languages for Learners

My school already has two year-long courses where students can learn Excel and even Microsoft Access.

They take my course to learn programming so we don't waste time on applications, valuable as they are.

goatlover on Aug 29, 2016 [–]

Also, I don't think kids should be learning commercial products in school. That should be on the job training. Companies like Microsoft are leveraging education to sell and market their products.

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