A new digital divide: Young people who can’t use keyboards

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A new digital divide: Young people who can’t use keyboards

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“How do I double click?” “What is a cell in a spreadsheet?”
I'd be annoyed that this person couldn't figure this out for themselves. You know, the same way we all did. Maybe they are just hiring stupid people.

I don't understand how you can get through collage not knowing basic Office functions. I especially don't get how you get an IT related degree. The article states that students can do reports on a smartphone and turn them in. This impresses me in a way because I abhor typing on a cell phone. Cutting and pasting on a touchscreen fills me with unreasonable anger.
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Yea... Its like hiring a race car driver then finding out they can't drive a stick.
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