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But now that brain has, for some young people, though not all, left the gardens of academe and the professions and is flourishing among young "pro-ams" amateurs with professional skills, some of whom "don't need no stinkin' grades," but do need a highly literate brain.

James Gee: Digital Natives, Digital Brains? James Gee 2011

But now that brain has, for some young people, though not all, left the gardens of academe and the professions and is flourishing among young "pro-ams" amateurs with professional skills, some of whom "don't need no stinkin' grades," but do need a highly literate brain.

James Gee: Digital Natives, Digital Brains? James Gee 2011

So, according to Bartorelli, things like Wikipedia, like the work of the Royal Art Lodge, are a good example of low-definition work, in that they are open to interpretation by pro-ams.

Education in art « One Size Fits One 2008

A financial journalist turned innovation consultant (for clients ranging from the British government to Microsoft), Leadbeater noticed the rise of "pro-ams" -- passionate amateurs who act like professionals, making breakthrough discoveries in many fields, from software to astronomy to kite-surfing.

TEDTalks: Charles Leadbeater: Education Innovation in the Slums 2010

The Koreans are such good players, and we are one of the few sports that have direct one-on-one contact with our sponsors through the pro-ams.

English For Non-Americans In The LPGA Part 2 (Updated) 2008

Facing anger from lawmakers and bewilderment from sponsors, the LPGA Tour backed off plans to suspend players who cannot speak English well enough to be understood at pro-ams, in interviews or in making acceptance speeches at tournaments in the United States.

English For Non-Americans In The LPGA Part 3 2008

The original plan centered around suspensions for players who couldn't speak English well enough to be understood at pro-ams, interviews or in acceptance speeches.

Gayired.com - Gay OnLine Community for Entertainment and Daily News 2008

I've done them at pro-ams and world championships, and I know that I will do them again.

USATODAY.com - Arakawa averts fall-fest; Cohen gets silver 2006

The Koreans are such good players, and we are one of the few sports that have direct one-on-one contact with our sponsors through the pro-ams.

Archive 2008-08-01 2008

Facing anger from lawmakers and bewilderment from sponsors, the LPGA Tour backed off plans to suspend players who cannot speak English well enough to be understood at pro-ams, in interviews or in making acceptance speeches at tournaments in the United States.

Archive 2008-09-01 2008