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to think that DD21 must move with the times

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backtotheolddhouse · 13/11/2023 17:27

DD is a complete technophobe. As we are not well off we got onto the whole tech bandwagon quite late, but now DD is disgusted by pretty much all tech and I feel it’s holding her back.

She’s first in the family to go to uni, but hates it as she has few friends but refuses to use SM and has a flip phone.

Upset she has no BF but won’t use online dating.

Is looking for jobs as a teacher but rejected multiple interviews as they asked about her tech proficiency (which is good) and she doesn’t want to work in a school that uses tech outside ICT.

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43ontherocksporfavor · 13/11/2023 17:31

All schools use technology to plan and display work. No more black boards and chalk. Surely she knows this as she was at school and is at uni. Lecturers use tech ? Lessons are planned and shared on shared platforms with other teachers and staff, data is uploaded. Etc

Ponderingwindow · 13/11/2023 17:29

She could get a job at a Waldorf school, but most other schools are moving towards full technology integration. DD’s school does almost all work on computers. Even her about to retire teachers have had to adapt.

justalittlesnoel · 13/11/2023 17:29

I see no problem in the first two but the last one isn't great, it would be good to be open to technology in the workplace, especially when teaching young children and making use of all the new technology available to teachers.