Tom Stoppard warns of decline of the 'printed page' in education
Sam Jones writes 'The playwright Sir Tom Stoppard spoke today of his fears that the "printed page" is in danger of being edged out in a "world of technology".
"I am aware, as everybody has to be, that there's more competition for one's attention nowadays," he said.
"The printed word is no longer as in demand as when I was of the age of pupils or even at the age of the teachers teaching them."
The "moving image," he added, was taking precedence in many children's lives over "the printed page … [and] I think that's to the detriment".
Stoppard, author of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Arcadia and The Coast of Utopia, was speaking as he prepares to address the Prince's Teaching Institute summer school next week.'
Read the full article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/jun/21/tom-stoppard-warning-printed-page
"I am aware, as everybody has to be, that there's more competition for one's attention nowadays," he said.
"The printed word is no longer as in demand as when I was of the age of pupils or even at the age of the teachers teaching them."
The "moving image," he added, was taking precedence in many children's lives over "the printed page … [and] I think that's to the detriment".
Stoppard, author of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Arcadia and The Coast of Utopia, was speaking as he prepares to address the Prince's Teaching Institute summer school next week.'
Read the full article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/jun/21/tom-stoppard-warning-printed-page
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