Being Practical - Engineering Rants - I

Engineering is a pain in the ass, especially when it comes with the AU tag. I've been taking my practical exams - practically working on concepts that one learns in a subject. Somehow, I find it pointless to sit and create printf statements and files to display silly outputs. Though I must admit, I suck at it due to complete lack of interest and disgust for the system.

To start with, we have the observation notebook. We spend three hours (literally) in front of so-called state of the art computers and type out code to complete 'experiments'. An observation note book, does nothing near its namesake, we're asked to write everything before we enter the lab, nothing to observe, nothing to learn. We then type/copy paste the program..write the stereotype sample input and output and that's how 3 productive hours are spent every week. I have 3 labs sessions week, so that means I waste 9 hours a week on nothing but crap. The experiments barely teach us anything at all. I don't want simplified codes, I want to write them myself! I don't want to sit in front of a bloody blue screen for 4 years of my engineering degree, NO SIR!

Education - Recent upraisal of thoughts

Recently, a sudden burst of interest in seeking ideas, views and perspecitives on public education, I happened to view several videos, articles and blogs.

I've added some 'must-watch' videos :







RSA Animate – Changing Education Paradigms

First one...

Though I have another blog, created a couple of years ago for the sake of it. (during the blogging workshop at IGE '08) I think its more apt to start afresh.

To start with, I am a huge fan of writing, literally. I've always felt our views and expressions are better put on paper, in our own handwriting rather than the stereotype alphabets and electronic fonts that are created. But in due course, I have realized that it applies only to personal and very special memories. I will continue to write and blog, though the latter will mainly be about my experiences, reports and views on events and my involvement with several organizations in making a difference. Like many would fancy to say -

this is my official blog. :)

Yet, I end this post by stating -

Blogs can be deleted, books can never be.

Start writing now, blog when facebook/youtube/or any other damn thing online seems boring. And please do follow this blog :P

Cheers,

Rahul Shankar