Next, he supports his claim by addressing how writing changes an individual’s cognitive behavior and the cognitive effort generating text does to one’s memory. Thompson finally introduces the impact of the theory of multiples. In my analysis of Thompson’s text, I will examine, analyze and evaluate his central claims and the evidence he uses to support these claims to prove that the internet has helped us as writers. Thompson’s purpose is to persuade the audience that the internet is a central part of learning in order to improve the quality of
In today’s school systems, an important decision must be made in order to determine the future of the students. The decision is whether or not to get rid of textbooks and switch to digital ebooks. Dawn Reiss shares her side of the dispute through an article she wrote from 2013, “Textbooks to Tablets,” which focuses on how having technology in the classroom will create a more efficient learning environment as well as decreased spending on physical books. Her article includes rhetorical appeals that persuasively communicate to the audience. In Reiss’ article, I argue that she successfully supports her claim that ebooks are superior to textbooks by presenting evidence that is aimed towards people involved with education.
Not So Fast” Andrea Lunsford researched students’ writing for 30-plus years to see what effect new technology has on how students learn. Lunsford discovered that students are actually improving their own writing skills with the help of mass media. Not only does it allow students more access to educational resources and information, but it also encourages students to do more creative thinking and writing outside of class which Lunsford refers to in her article as “life writing.” In her research she recalls the account of a student who sent a friend a text message which was completely informal and would be considered unprofessional by most piers. However, the same student also sent a very formal and professional report to her faculty adviser later on.
In the article “A Plea for Close Learning,” author Scott L. Newstok discusses the importance of “close learning” and how it is essential for the continuing growth of students. The idea of close learning promotes the personal connection between student and teacher. Even though this may be time consuming, it is proven to have great efficiency. Newstok goes on to explain how technology, even though it is not always bad, caused a great divide in student learning and active interaction. The purpose of the piece is to bring awareness to the negative that all technology based classes can cause and how students need that face to face interaction in order to fully strive and succeed in life past schooling.
The computer portrays information in a bland, over-informative way which manages to bore students. Take for example, the University of Southern California’s ‘Think About It’ program. The program seems to cover an important range of topics, but from the click of the start button, students’ eyes become glazed and their minds are zoned out. The students spend hours listening to Cindy, who looks like a stock image figure, give hypothetical scenarios about situations that she has never experienced. Organizational psychologist Elissa Perry did an experiment where she had a group of 36 men watch a video on sexual harassment.
Dockterman appeals to the audience by noting, “students can remember only 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, 50% of what they see demonstrated, and the virtual worlds on iPads or laptops- that retention rate skyrockets to 90%”. Traditional methods of teaching has been effective as illustrated by the student retention percentage after reading, hearing, and seeing a demonstration. However, it is evident that the use of technology, which helps students remember 90% of a subject, is by far, the most effective teaching tool. Dockterman includes this statistic to persuade the audience that since technology can outcompete traditional methods of learning, it is logical that exposing technology to children at a young age will be beneficial. The use of logos by statistics allows Dockterman to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of her
It is important to determine how Nicholas Carr tries to raise the interest of the readers by identifying the described situation, the purpose of the writing and the targeted audience. It is important to determine Carr’s arguments about the upcoming changes in the higher education as well as to evaluate the presented evidences. Identifying the Situation, Purpose and Audience of the Author The author of the article makes an attempt to attract the readers’ attention to the rising debates over the growing popularity of the online courses. Due to a large number of controversial opinions about the outcomes of implementing online classes, Nicholas Carr explains the current situation by stating that a “powerful communication network—the Internet—is again raising hopes of a revolution in higher education”.
In the “Against Schools” article, author John Gatto describes the modern day schooling system and its flaws. He uses several rhetorical strategies in trying to prove his point. He successfully uses all three types of rhetoric in writing this article, which includes ethos, pathos, and logos. He establishes these strategies very early, and often throughout the article. He believes one issues with today’s schooling system is boredom, and that there is a distinct difference between what it means to be educated and schooled.
Friedman a well-known New York Times reporter/journalist would say that technology compliments education for the future. In his article “Come to Revolution”, Friedman argues that online education is potentially better than regular education. He uses many effective rhetorical strategies to make his point. Friedman does a good job of providing background and referring to reliable authorities to enhance his own credibility. In his argument he uses the people he interviews’ credentials.
In the option essay of “The Trouble with Online Education” Mark Edmundson started with question about what people are thinking that the lawyers learn from their clients and the patient's teaches the doctor about the medicine. He also talk about how the teacher are also need to learn from the students and how they can improve their teaching so it would be best fit for all the students in the classroom. He talk about how a president was dismissed because she was not moving forward fast enough on the internet learning. He gave himself and his student as an example of how the teacher should learned from the students and at the same time the students also learn from the teacher. Edmundson also compare the online teacher to a school teacher.
“Online Learning: The Ruin of Education” was written on March 22, 2012 by Alexander Spring a sophomore student at Tufts University at the time. He wrote the article for the Huffington Post Teen. Spring is a cognitive and brain science major with a minor in economics. He also is a pre-med student, and writes for the Tufts Daily and Huffington Post rather regularly. Spring’s target audience for this article was anyone that would read it, but mostly geared toward young adults and people interested in education.
Outline Introduction Online education, which is also known as distance education, is an education that is based on the internet and utilise many types of technology. This type of education is different from the traditional or classroom education . Some people think that online education is not an adequate method of learning, however, others think that online education is an easier and more efficient way of learning. Moreover, survey result from Pew research center in 2011 shows that around 23% of college graduates attend the online class and about 15% of those completely acquired the degree from online education. Body Argument 1: Lower total cost Opposing Argument: Since online education utilizes the latest and modernized technology devices,
As the online scene is rapidly prevailing in our everyday life, the traditional form of face to face learning is slowly shifting its practice towards online learning. Online courses are becoming a growing trend with a flexible way of functioning in respect to time, location and accessibility. However, even though it sounds appealing, students need to consider the advantages and features of face to face learning which cannot be found online. Traditional educationis based on and helps develop: communication skills through interaction, discipline and organization, as well as a distinct value that traditional degrees have for future career advancement. Those in favor of online learning would argue that communication online is possible and just as valuable of an interaction.
Is Classroom Learning Better than Online Learning? Learning is a process of gaining skill or knowledge. These processes are included of some activities such as studying, practicing, being taught, and do some experiences. (The University of Edinburgh, 2015). The learning process has been improved over time to meet or adapt to the needs of each person.
1-Introduction Today, technology has developed a lot and invaded every field of our life. One of the fields affected by this progress in technology is education. Now online learning is one of the aims that is achieved in education sectors all over the world. This is a way of learning by which learning is done through the internet. There is no need for students to go to school or university in order to learn something new.
