Kingsparks
- Joined May 17, 2011
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I know this thread was posted yesterday but I could not get to it until today. Hope it's not to late. AG, you have answered my question with a clarity that brought the real meaning home. I know I am as capable as anyone of asking seemingly senseless questions but most people respond with generosity and I go away knowing a bit more after, then I started out knowing. Your answer to my first question about the 4017 datasheet changed the way I look at all datasheets now. I am not an EE, just a tired old technician who likes electronics but you made a lasting impression. I would be saddened to lose that expert shoulder if I should need it in the future and youir loss would felt.
Formal teaching is something I have only experienced a few times in my 68 years. Once years ago I was involved in the literacy program, (adult continuing education) and it was an eye opener frustrating and rewarding, all at the same time. Some of the people wanted you to say something magic and they would be able to read. Others were just doing it as a requirement for the job and would put little effort into it. But some really tried and the ones I experienced the most satisfaction for helping were those few who found it hard but worked at it. A few of them were able to read at what I would consider a third or fourth grade level after the course ended but they were as proud as if they had walked the moon. To see adults respond like that... Well that made it all worth the effort.
Formal teaching is something I have only experienced a few times in my 68 years. Once years ago I was involved in the literacy program, (adult continuing education) and it was an eye opener frustrating and rewarding, all at the same time. Some of the people wanted you to say something magic and they would be able to read. Others were just doing it as a requirement for the job and would put little effort into it. But some really tried and the ones I experienced the most satisfaction for helping were those few who found it hard but worked at it. A few of them were able to read at what I would consider a third or fourth grade level after the course ended but they were as proud as if they had walked the moon. To see adults respond like that... Well that made it all worth the effort.