Really great story out of Indiana about Edgar Spikes, a retiree, who has gone back to school at Purdue University Calumet to learn about computers. “A highlight for Spikes was using Packet Tracer, a simulation tool that enables (Cisco) Networking Academy students to perform a variety of tasks as if they were working with a real network.”At age 88, Spikes says he definitely doesn’t want to go back to work, but “there’s so much out there in this world to learn, and I enjoy learning.”
Never Too Old to Learn
April 2, 2009 at 12:00 pm PST
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My packet tracer i am using keeps locking all the results. and also on Pkt 5.2.5.2 it locked a lot of configurations like the switch. i can’t complete my work. Please someone help me out! What should i do?
Nice story. I think the point Edgar himself makes near the beginning of the video is his inspiration – there is so much out there to learn. Today like never before the internet gives people of all ages access to a vast amount of information. It’s a great time to learn, whatever your age.
Wonderful post. You did a great job. Keep focusing on your next blog. Thanks a bunch for sharing this useful post with us.
This is really a inspiration for many who has missed there opportunity to study,Cisco has played a great part in connecting and helping people of all communities
I don’t think there is any age to learn something.By the way thanks for the information.It’s really very nice post.Keep posting.
Pa you are on the right track of enjoying your old age.Your autobiography shall be a reach one.Enjoy yourself.