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Scott Dolham

National Social Science Association - 5 views

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technology decline literacy texting

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  • there are strong reactions from the public, media, and language experts that the use of textisms can transfer to formal writing in the form of deterioration of spelling and misuse of language.
  •   According to the study, the students’ use of text speak was determined using five different measures, which included: Use of textisms in formal versus informal communications Text speak proficiency: Translating Standard English to text Text speak familiarity: Translating text speak to Standard English (SE) Literacy processing speed: Speed of translation to and from SE Spelling errors: Translating target textisms to SE The students were also administered a standardized literacy, which was determined using two different measures: Reading: Woodcock Johnson III Achievement test, letter-word identification and reading fluency subtests. Spelling: Woodcock Johnson III, spelling subtest
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      himynameisjen on 13 Aug 14
       
      Seems a little biased, but a lot of them seem that way. More are leaning towards being FOR Texting and web-use in the classroom.
  • Although there is no evidence that the use of such acronyms and abbreviations in professions and career fields have caused a deterioration of the English language, yet some have argued that the use of textese and textisms may result in diminishing an individual’s use of the English language.
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  • This appears to indicate that the frequent use of texting as a primary means of communication may ultimately affect the way students express themselves in writing in addition to the quality of writing they produce.
  • There remains much controversy about the effects that text messaging may have on the learning experiences of today’s youth.
  • The information presented in this review represents data retrieved from current internet sources and data bases related to the effects of text messaging on elementary and high school students’ learning experiences.
  • In a recent study conducted by Drouin&Davis (2009), the authors used the term ‘textspeak’ explaining that it is a form of written language that involves use of acronyms, symbols representations, and language mechanics that include capitals, vowels, and punctuation marks. For example, the words thanks would be written as ‘thx’. Similarly, the pronoun ‘you’ would be written as ‘u’ in textspeak. The authors further explained that this form of abbreviated spelling can be likened to the invented spelling of youngsters just learning to spell.
  • Basically, textese involves a hybrid register that contains a varied tone that is a mixture of written and oral discourse.
  • As many researchers who have examined CMC point out, this technology is having an impact on the value of reading and writing on our society. In addition, newer and more expanded definitions of being literate are being infused through these communication mediums (Baggott, 2006).
himynameisjen

Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom and Where I Stand | Rachel Lynne's Blog - 1 views

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literacy technology cons texting decline skills

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  • Spell-check: Through our research we discovered that many students rely too heavily on spellcheck to correct their spelling, and as a result, have poor spelling skills.  In the following video, a high school girl describes her spelling problems from dependency on spellcheck.  It also addressed the problems that arise from text speak.
  • Other negative effects of technology on learning: -Technology makes it easier to cheat and plagarize -Decrease in critical thinking -Decrease in analysis skills -Decrease in imagination -Don’t process as much during class, easily distracted
  • Sources: Are Digital Media Changing Language? http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Are_Digital_Media_Changing_Language¢.aspx Is Technology Producing a Decline in Critical Thinking and Analysis? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090128092341.htm Today Show clip:
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  • Texting/Digital Communication: One of the issues we discovered is the negative effect texting and instant-message language has on student’s writing capabilities.  Our research shows that acronyms and abbreviations are slipping into student’s writing.  Rather than using formal English when writing papers, many students use digital language, which includes things like: -lower case ‘i’ rather than uppercase ‘I’ -b/c for because -idk for i don’t know -recurrent grammar issues -Many, many more: http://www.aim.com/acronyms.adp
  •  According to the NCTE article “Flipping the Switch: Code-Switching From Text Speak to Standard English” we can use our student’s knowledge of text speak to enhance their formal English.
Scott Dolham

Pupils resort to text language in GCSE exams - Telegraph - 5 views

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technology decline literacy texting

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  • Examiners have given warning that pupils are increasingly using text message language in GCSEs, the first official acknowledgment that mobile phone shorthand is undermining standard English.
  • "Text message spellings, such as U for "you" are increasingly prevalent."
  • "The weakest answers were devoid of punctuation, including the full stop, and were difficult to follow as a consequence," the report said. "Sentences were frequently too long (10 lines or more). Apostrophes were often missing and inserted into plural nouns. The usual errors with they're/their; are/our; your/you're were frequent."
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  • Although anecdotal evidence of the use of text messaging by students has emerged in the past few years, the examiners' report suggests that such abbreviations are becoming the norm.
  • Dr Bernard Lamb, the chairman of the Queen's English Society, said: "It is quite appalling that schoolchildren cannot distinguish between ordinary language and text language. It is something that teachers need to tackle urgently if we have reached the stage where students are making such errors in exams."
  • It is something that teachers need to tackle urgently if we have reached the stage where students are making such errors in exams."
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Text messaging dumbing down kids | News | TechRadar - 1 views

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  • The review by Ireland's Department of Education into last year's exam performance by 15-year-olds claimed text messaging was hitting standards in English.
  • The use of abbreviated words, phonetic spelling and lack of punctuation were affecting conventional spelling and grammar, the review claimed. There was also an undue reliance on short sentences, simple tenses and a limited vocabulary.
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