Statement: Technology has come a long way over the last decade and is being integrated into classrooms in the hopes to boost learning. Shaffer et al. and Ohmann share conflicting views on the subject with the former believing that technology is beneficial, while Ohmann asserts that it is harmful for students’ education.
Outline:
Benefits of Technology:
A. Epistemic video games
- How to react in situations
- Role-playing of different jobs and occupations
- Having the chance to ‘restart’ and rethink the situation
- Always reaching the baseline; but being exposed to different ways of doing so
- Interact with people around the world
B. Computers
- Allow students chance to learn about spreadsheets and typing skills
- Access to games for learning
C. Internet
- Wide range of topics and articles for research
- Able to play off ideas and discuss papers with classmates or teacher
-Broaden horizons of learning
- Interact with people around the world; learn about cultures, etc.
Disadvantages of Technology:
A. Real vs. Digital
- Human interaction isn’t possible if everything is online or on screens
- Won’t be able to ask questions
B. Plagiarizing
- Much easier to do on a computer with internet access
- Tend to use others’ ideas more
C. Learning Value
- Tend to ‘tunnel out’ teachers when teaching if you have computer
- Might not absorb everything on screen
- Spend too much time on video games and neglect other studies
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2 comments:
I read over your outline and I was very impressed with the structure and thought that must have been put into it. I liked how you separated the advantages and disadvantages into two separate sections of the outline, it eliminates confusion. Also, you covered a wide variety of topics in your outline, which will create a paper that represents the text well and honestly.
I agree-very well thought out and organized. You have a lot of good points.
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