Dive tables and dive computers are just two tools that accomplish similar tasks in different ways. The goal of any course should not be to use the tool but rather to accomplish the task for which the tool is used. I can teach someone to use the tables without having them understand the information the tables provide. We've all seen people that can pass a test but not apply the information in a real world situation. It's more important that new divers understand the information being provided by either the tables or a computer then which one of these tools was used to obtain the information.
I would rather see a course that taught how to use a computer and understand what it's telling the diver then one that taught the tables without the understanding.
I would rather see a course that taught how to use a computer and understand what it's telling the diver then one that taught the tables without the understanding.