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Deon Jones

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team c review team a and b literacy debate

started by Deon Jones on 20 Jul 13
  • Deon Jones
    #1 Deon Jones on 20 Jul 13
     
    After reading both Team A's and Team B's debate thoroughly and carefully as well as putting all bias aside and viewing each team's viewpoints and supporting statements, I believe Team A presented the strongest case. Statistical data was provided along with numerous cited sources which all concluded the idea. Supporting detail was given in each area (social networking, texting and television) to give the reader a full and complete understanding of why technology has been a beneficiary to literacy skills.
    One of the elements that stood out was the percentage of children ranging in age from seven to fifteen that utilize the digital mediums. "In a survey done by the National Literacy Trust, of 2,176 pupils aged seven to fifteen, almost two-thirds surf websites every week, 55 per cent read emails and 46 percent read blogs (Clark, L)." With the data provided, one could be persuaded to believe that social networking has played a tremendous roll in the advancement of global literacy skills. The cited information, "In Facebook for Educators Phillips, Baird, and Fogg illustrate that some educators would like to integrate Facebook for enriching the plans of educational experiences(Phillips, Baird, & Fogg, 2013), also proves that some are even open to the idea of social network and educational integration.
    Another key element was the supporting statements and data regarding texting. The study that was taken and written as an article in "The Telegraph" provides the reader with interesting insight. A total of 114 children participated in a study regarding the usage of mobile devices, in this case cellphones. In short the children who utilized cellphones scored higher on a test given to them to measure their academic performance.
    The final element, television, was mentioned and supported by providing various educational stations. Team A also provided when one of the stations went live, which was in 1969. It was stated the audience to use the educational channels as tools are kids, parents and teachers.
    In conclusion Team A and B provided strong cases. However with the usage of supportive citing and statistical data, I believe Team A has the stronger case. They provided multiple supporting statements for each key area: social networking, texting and television. After reading their debate, one can be lead to believe technology (through television, texting, social networking, and the internet) has contributed to an increase in literacy skills.
  • David Connell
    #2 David Connell on 20 Jul 13
     
    I will be honest that not being biased in this case is a hard thing to accomplish. I feel very strongly towards team "B's" opinion, however Team "A" had an incredibly compelling argument and I agree they information was given outright, numerical data was presented in a more functional way, and cited well with a works cited page as well. After forming an opinion on which had proposed a better argument I began to look into team "A's" resources. I did not love the idea of using "Blogspot" as a resource in a research paper, though in this case I have to say it is pretty acceptable the gentleman whom is the author of the blog, Friedrich Huebler has been a researcher on numerous projects posted by valid organizations. Laura Clark has written an estimated 1,200 articles for Dailymail.co.uk, also the information she has posted about research from the National Literacy trust is valid, one can simply go to their page, click research and a large list of surveys are available, the information that Ms. Clark provided is all readily at hand.Truly I can't think technology is the downfall of our children/ future children, though acronyms don't seem to be helping much, there are always bumps in the road to progress. Team "A's" argument seems to encompass that one has to conquer minor evils for a greater good.
    David D. Connell
  • David Rodriguez
    #5 David Rodriguez on 20 Jul 13
     
    I third the vote for team A they clearly have better compelling evidence in there behalf, the credible resources they have provide show fact over just mere speculation in my opinion. there are studies that were conducted that back up there statements. and three of the four sources hit almost all ten C's.
  • Stephen Bisset
    #6 Stephen Bisset on 20 Jul 13
     
    I love using technology daily for communication, like texting and posting on Social Network sites. Even so, Team B's argument hits the nail on the head what with all the typing and not enough actual writing going on coupled with the shorthand/ emoticons used every day and the fact that just about everyone has a cell phone or computer these days, some literacy skills are getting rather sour. However with this statement may prove otherwise from Team A's debate:
    "Those who were active online, were 'significantly more likely' to write short stories, letters, song lyrics and diaries than those who had no online presence." Many from the National Trust say that children need to be encouraged to be active within blogs and social networking media such as Facebook so that their literacy levels increase even further along (Higher literacy rates proven through using Facebook and Blogs!, 2011).
    That being said, reading is still going strong and I feel it will only get better considering all of the information available to us that keeps growing. I agree with you Deon that Team A provided the stronger case with all of their supporting arguments.
  • David Connell
    #7 David Connell on 20 Jul 13
     
    Okay, everyone starting tomorrow I am going to begin compiling our statements into one cohesive case, and gather the information provided from team "A". Team "A" delivered a very concise and compelling article which has at the least enlightened us all to new information, and made us question what we believe before. All of there resources have been looked at by all of us and we all agree that they are reliable, I am very grateful to have been placed in a group where everyone has put forth effort in getting a good grade, thank you again.
    David D. Connell
  • David Rodriguez
    #8 David Rodriguez on 20 Jul 13
     
    is there anything else we should do?
  • Deon Jones
    #9 Deon Jones on 20 Jul 13
     
    Alright David C. sounds good! Keep us updated. and no Mr. Rodriguez I believe we have done our part.

    Thanks all for the participation!
    Deon
  • David Connell
    #10 David Connell on 20 Jul 13
     
    If I am not mistaken, everyone whom has participated thus far has read and agreed that team "A" had the better argument so a convergent statement from all of us, our names, and the sources team "A" provided is all we need for this assignment. If everyone could just re-read the directions for me and tell me if I am missing anything I would greatly appreciate it. Also tomorrow after finishing the document i will email all of you first to make sure you are ok with the final document. Sound good?
  • Deon Jones
    #11 Deon Jones on 20 Jul 13
     
    David C.,
    From my understanding, yes. All that is left to do is compile our posts into one and submit and that sounds fine.
    Thanks
  • Stephen Bisset
    #12 Stephen Bisset on 20 Jul 13
     
    Yes, that sounds excellent. Keep us posted for any other ideas and details needed!
  • David Rodriguez
    #13 David Rodriguez on 20 Jul 13
     
    Ok great, Thank You.
  • David Connell
    #14 David Connell on 21 Jul 13
     
    Hey Deon, I don't have your email to send the document to. Everyone else the email has been sent.
  • Stephen Bisset
    #15 Stephen Bisset on 21 Jul 13
     
    The final argument was great David! There's nothing I would change.
  • Deon Jones
    #16 Deon Jones on 21 Jul 13
     
    David send it to majestic317@fullsail.edu

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