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started by George Miranda-Lopez on 15 Jan 14
started by George Miranda-Lopez on 15 Jan 14
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Technology has given birth to a whole new world and has evolved the way information can be received on a level never before imagined. With the national rising of Twitter and Facebook, we have seen large amounts of news spread and many visual aids, such as pictures and videos, allow for virtually anyone to play a role in the landscaping of the world. However unintended consequences seem to have been brought upon by the digital age. It cannot be argued that a large amount of careers and individuals have been able to rise from this new era and some can even say dominate this new world, but even that can't take away from a very real problem in today's world. With the fast-paced world of the digital age, it is quickly becoming apparent that today's literacy levels are decreasing and in some cases at a very rapid level. Most affected by this increasingly illiterate world is the newest generation who are being born into it. Being literate means being able to understand the ideas, both common and uncommon, critically think about the ideas presented, and being able to form or reform ideas based on previous ones. Failing to have any of these three skills is the basis for illiteracy and results in lower literacy scores, lack of social competence and even violent tendencies.
So how was it. Sorry it's a bit late.
Technology has given birth to a whole new world and has evolved the way information can be received on a level never before imagined. With the national rising of Twitter and Facebook, we have seen large amounts of news spread and many visual aids, such as pictures and videos, which allow virtually anyone to play a role in the landscaping of the world. However, unintended consequences seem to have been brought upon by the digital age. It cannot be argued that a large amount of careers and individuals have been able to rise from this new era and some can even say dominate this new world. Even this rise can't take away from a very real problem in today's world. With the fast-paced world of the digital age, it is quickly becoming apparent that today's literacy levels are decreasing and in some cases at a very rapid level. Most affected by this increasingly illiterate world is the newest generation who are being born into it. Being literate means being able to understand ideas, both common and uncommon, to critically think about the ideas presented, and to form or reform ideas based on previous ones. Failing to have any of these three skills is the basis for illiteracy and results in lower literacy scores, lack of social competence and even violent tendencies.
I want to gather/organize information on texting. Do you suggest I use the sites that you marked with 10 Cs? Would you say they are the most credible?
I think any news site is going to be pretty credible especially the .edu's and the state news sites like nytimes.
Instead of;
Being literate means being able to understand ideas, both common and uncommon, to critically think about the ideas presented, and to form or reform ideas based on previous ones. Failing to have any of these three skills is the basis for illiteracy and results in lower literacy scores, lack of social competence and even violent tendencies.
Maybe something like:
Being literate means being able to read and write and being able to comprehend your reading and writing. Failing to have these skills is the basis for illiteracy and results in lower literacy scores, lack of social competence and sometimes violent tendencies.
What does everybody think.
The statement "Technology (through television, texting, social networks posting, and the Internet), has contributed to an increase in literacy skills" is ----- because....or something like that... so that its obvious what we are about to talk about. It doesn't have to be those exact words but I feel that using that sentence (or something of that sort) would be helpful.
Being literate means being able to read and write and being able to comprehend your reading and writing. Failing to have these skills is the basis for illiteracy and results in lower literacy scores, lack of social competence and sometimes violent tendencies.
And from there we can talk about social media, texting, etc. And how they are hurting literacy skills... we can throw some quotes in... we already have all the information...
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/texting-twitter-contributing-to-students-poor-grammar-skills-profs-say/article4304193/
And I found this quote....(about students)
"Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none." Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University
I think this is a good point.... punctuation is just as important as spelling. This quote ties in perfectly with how television, texting advances, social media, and the Internet have actually made it easier for people to ignore practices that enhance our literacy.
Technology such as television, texting advances, social media, and the Internet have actually made it easier for people to ignore practices that enhance our literacy. These technologies have replaced a vital part to our education and are beginning to take over the new digital age of children, young adults and many more. According to Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University, "Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none."
The statement "Technology (through television, texting, social networks posting, and the Internet), has contributed to an increase in literacy skills" is a false statement because technology such as television, texting advances, social media, and the Internet have actually made it easier for people to ignore practices that enhance our literacy abilities. Technology has become a first priority in society, therefore replacing the vital lessons in students' education that contribute to the enhancement of basic and necessary literacy skills. Literacy skills include being able to read, write and comprehend information. In today's digital age, the amount of illiterate people is consistently increasing as technology continues to advance. Today, technology is such an important part to people's lives, and although basic digital skills are extremely necessary for education and work today, there needs to be a balance between technology skills and basic literacy.
Across many universities, it has been noticed that students' grammar is becoming significantly worse in recent years. Emoticons and abbreviated words are commonly included in students' writing. Many professionals and experts feel that the use of texting and social media are responsible for the poor literacy skills of people now. People have conformed to improper writing on the Internet, which transfers over to the writing style they have in their careers or academics. According to Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University, "Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none."
According to Patricia Greenfield, a professor of psychology at UCLA, as technology has increased and become a more prominent activity in daily life, critical thinking and analysis have declined. With more technology available, the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased, and according to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..." She also states that students today have a greater skill in visual literacy than print literacy. In one study Patricia Greenfield conducted, the result showed that students who had access to Internet in class and in their lectures didn't retain and understand the information being taught to them at the same level as the students who did not have Internet access. Further into this study, the students were tested and those that didn't rely on Internet access had better test scores. Regarding the studies that Patricia Greenfield conducted on students with Internet and their multi-tasking abilities, she stated that multi-tasking "prevents people from getting a deeper understanding of information."
"Technology (through television, texting, social networks posting, and the Internet), has contributed to an increase in literacy skills"
So we are persuading Team C to agree with what we are saying.
Right? Does anyone else agree?
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/39147462/MLA-BIBLIOGRAPHY-FORMAT---PDF
This is how it looks if I take the <> out... I'm gonna look up APA format.
KELLEY, SUSANNA. "Texting, Twitter contributing to students' poor grammar skills, profs say." http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/texting-twitter-contributing-to-students-poor-grammar-skills-profs-say/article4304193/. January 14,2014.
I am assuming that I am doing it right, but I don't know. This is the MLA format and I got it from the site that Nick linked in his last comment.
With more technology available, the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased, and according to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..."
"Whatever the benefits of newer electronic media," Dana Gioia, the chairman of the N.E.A., wrote in the report's introduction, "they provide no measurable substitute for the intellectual and personal development initiated and sustained by frequent reading."
Critics of reading on the Internet say they see no evidence that increased Web activity improves reading achievement. "What we are losing in this country and presumably around the world is the sustained, focused, linear attention developed by reading," said Mr. Gioia of the N.E.A. "I would believe people who tell me that the Internet develops reading if I did not see such a universal decline in reading ability and reading comprehension on virtually all tests."
I took the first one from Madeline's last paragraph and the last two from Nick's last bookmark highlights.
What does everyone think?
According to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..." With more technology available, studies show the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased. Dana Gioia, the chairman of the N.E.A., wrote, "Whatever the benefits of newer electronic media, they provide no measurable substitute for the intellectual and personal development initiated and sustained by frequent reading." Mr. Gioia also stated, "I would believe people who tell me that the Internet develops reading if I did not see such a universal decline in reading ability and reading comprehension on virtually all tests." Critics of reading on the Internet say they see no evidence that increased Web activity improves reading achievement.
Nick I'll get on that.
Also are we going to have a concluding paragraph/statement?
Across many universities, it has been noticed that students' grammar is becoming significantly worse in recent years. Emoticons and abbreviated words are commonly included in students' writing. Many professionals and experts feel that the use of texting and social media are responsible for the poor literacy skills of people now. People have conformed to improper writing on the Internet, which transfers over to the writing style they have in their careers or academics. According to Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University, "Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none."
Reading online has not been proven to contribute in an increase in literacy skills either. According to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..." With more technology available, studies show the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased. Dana Gioia, the chairman of the N.E.A., wrote, "Whatever the benefits of newer electronic media, they provide no measurable substitute for the intellectual and personal development initiated and sustained by frequent reading." Mr. Gioia also stated, "I would believe people who tell me that the Internet develops reading if I did not see such a universal decline in reading ability and reading comprehension on virtually all tests." Reading critics have said that they see no evidence that people that use the internet more often improved in reading achievement, as stated in "Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?" on www.nytimes.com.
Across many universities, it has been noticed that students' grammar is becoming significantly worse in recent years. Emoticons and abbreviated words are commonly included in students' writing. Many professionals and experts feel that the use of texting and social media are responsible for the poor literacy skills of people now. People have conformed to improper writing on the Internet, which transfers over to the writing style they have in their careers or academics. According to Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University, "Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none."
Reading online has not been proven to contribute in an increase in literacy skills either. According to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..." With more technology available, studies show the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased. Dana Gioia, the chairman of the N.E.A., wrote, "Whatever the benefits of newer electronic media, they provide no measurable substitute for the intellectual and personal development initiated and sustained by frequent reading." Mr. Gioia also stated, "I would believe people who tell me that the Internet develops reading if I did not see such a universal decline in reading ability and reading comprehension on virtually all tests." Reading critics have said that they see no evidence that people that use the internet more often improved in reading achievement, as stated in " Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?" on www.nytimes.com.
In conclusion, technology has not contributed to an increase in literacy skills. The decline in proper grammar, writing, punctuation, and reading in the society somehow stems from technology. Many may beg to differ, but professionals have done their research. That research shows a decrease in literacy skills due to an acceptance of the new standard of communication. Since technology got society to this point, hopefully technology can turn it around. If not, the mass majority of the population will have to deal with headaches, low test scores, and no hope for a literate future.
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RICH, MOTOKO. "Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?". http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/books/27reading.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. January 15, 2014
KELLEY, SUSANNA. "Texting, Twitter contributing to students' poor grammar skills, profs say.". http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/texting-twitter-contributing-to-students-poor-grammar-skills-profs-say/article4304193/. January 14, 2014.
Two of the sources were from the same page.
References
1. Kelley, Susanna. "texting-twitter-contributing-to-students-poor-grammar-skills-profs-say"
2. Wolpert, Stuart. "Is technology producing a decline in critical thinking and analysis? / UCLA Newsroom:"
3. Rich, Motko. "The Future of Reading - Literacy Debate - Online, R U Really Reading? - Series - NYTimes.com:"
January 15, 2014
This is from the instructions:
Include:
Cohesive group statement
Names of contributing team members
Links to articles, research, videos, etc.
https://groups.diigo.com/group/digital-literacy-week-2_-misinformation-debate_team-b
THIS IS THIS PAGES LINK:
https://groups.diigo.com/group/digital-literacy-week-2_-misinformation-debate_team-b/content/our-intro-statement-11512548
The statement "Technology (through television, texting, social networks posting, and the Internet), has contributed to an increase in literacy skills" is a false statement because technology such as television, texting advances, social media, and the Internet have actually made it easier for people to ignore practices that enhance our literacy abilities. Technology has become a first priority in society, therefore replacing the vital lessons in students' education that contribute to the enhancement of basic and necessary literacy skills. Literacy skills include being able to read, to write, and comprehend information. In today's digital age, the amount of illiterate people is consistently increasing as technology continues to advance. Today, technology is such an important part to people's lives, and although basic digital skills are extremely necessary for education and work today, there needs to be a balance between technology skills and basic literacy.
Across many universities, it has been noticed that students' grammar is becoming significantly worse in recent years. Emoticons and abbreviated words are commonly included in students' writing. Many professionals and experts feel that the use of texting and social media are responsible for the poor literacy skills of people now. People have conformed to improper writing on the Internet, which transfers over to the writing style they have in their careers or academics. Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University, said "Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none."
Reading online has not been proven to contribute in an increase in literacy skills either. According to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..." With more technology available, studies show the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased. Dana Gioia, the chairman of the N.E.A., wrote, "Whatever the benefits of newer electronic media, they provide no measurable substitute for the intellectual and personal development initiated and sustained by frequent reading." Mr. Gioia also stated, "I would believe people who tell me that the Internet develops reading if I did not see such a universal decline in reading ability and reading comprehension on virtually all tests." Reading critics have said that they see no evidence that people that use the internet more often improved in reading achievement, as stated in " Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?" on www.nytimes.com.
In conclusion, technology has not contributed to an increase in literacy skills. The decline in proper grammar, writing, punctuation, and reading in the society somehow stems from technology. Many may beg to differ, but professionals have done their research. That research shows a decrease in literacy skills due to an acceptance of the new standard of communication. Since technology got society to this point, hopefully technology can turn it around. If not, the mass majority of the population will have to deal with headaches, low test scores, and no hope for a literate future.
References:
1. Kelley, Susanna. "texting-twitter-contributing-to-students-poor-grammar-skills-profs-say" January 15, 2014
2. Wolpert, Stuart. "Is technology producing a decline in critical thinking and analysis? / UCLA Newsroom:" January 15, 2014
3. Rich, Motko. "The Future of Reading - Literacy Debate - Online, R U Really Reading? - Series - NYTimes.com:"
January 15, 2014
Collaboration
Members: Nick Currie; Madeline Greenberg; Dominque Hankins; Alex Hicks; George Miranda-Lopez;
Group Links: https://groups.diigo.com/group/digital-literacy-week-2_-misinformation-debate_team-b/content/our-intro-statement-11512548
https://groups.diigo.com/group/digital-literacy-week-2_-misinformation-debate_team-b
The statement "Technology (through television, texting, social networks posting, and the Internet), has contributed to an increase in literacy skills" is a false statement because technology such as television, texting advances, social media, and the Internet have actually made it easier for people to ignore practices that enhance our literacy abilities. Technology has become a first priority in society, therefore replacing the vital lessons in students' education that contribute to the enhancement of basic and necessary literacy skills. Literacy skills include being able to read, to write, and comprehend information. In today's digital age, the amount of illiterate people is consistently increasing as technology continues to advance. Today, technology is such an important part to people's lives, and although basic digital skills are extremely necessary for education and work today, there needs to be a balance between technology skills and basic literacy.
Across many universities, it has been noticed that students' grammar is becoming significantly worse in recent years. Emoticons and abbreviated words are commonly included in students' writing. Many professionals and experts feel that the use of texting and social media are responsible for the poor literacy skills of people now. People have conformed to improper writing on the Internet, which transfers over to the writing style they have in their careers or academics. Paul Budra, an English professor and associate dean of arts and science at Simon Fraser University, said "Punctuation errors are huge, and apostrophe errors. Students seem to have absolutely no idea what an apostrophe is for. None. Absolutely none."
Reading online has not been proven to contribute in an increase in literacy skills either. According to Patricia Greenfield's studies, reading for pleasure "enhances thinking and engages the imagination..." With more technology available, studies show the amount of people who read for pleasure has decreased. Dana Gioia, the chairman of the N.E.A., wrote, "Whatever the benefits of newer electronic media, they provide no measurable substitute for the intellectual and personal development initiated and sustained by frequent reading." Mr. Gioia also stated, "I would believe people who tell me that the Internet develops reading if I did not see such a universal decline in reading ability and reading comprehension on virtually all tests." Reading critics have said that they see no evidence that people that use the internet more often improved in reading achievement, as stated in " Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?" on www.nytimes.com.
In conclusion, technology has not contributed to an increase in literacy skills. The decline in proper grammar, writing, punctuation, and reading in the society somehow stems from technology. Many may beg to differ, but professionals have done their research. That research shows a decrease in literacy skills due to an acceptance of the new standard of communication. Since technology got society to this point, hopefully technology can turn it around. If not, the mass majority of the population will have to deal with headaches, low test scores, and no hope for a literate future.
References:
1. Kelley, Susanna. "texting-twitter-contributing-to-students-poor-grammar-skills-profs-say" January 15, 2014
2. Wolpert, Stuart. "Is technology producing a decline in critical thinking and analysis? / UCLA Newsroom:" January 15, 2014
3. Rich, Motko. "The Future of Reading - Literacy Debate - Online, R U Really Reading? - Series - NYTimes.com:"
January 15, 2014
Collaboration
Members: Nick Currie; Madeline Greenberg; Dominque Hankins; Alex Hicks; George Miranda-Lopez;
Group Links: https://groups.diigo.com/group/digital-literacy-week-2_-misinformation-debate_team-b/content/our-intro-statement-11512548
https://groups.diigo.com/group/digital-literacy-week-2_-misinformation-debate_team-b