- Quote and Reaction:
- from "Does Digital Media Make Us Bad Writers?""According to Lunsford, the writing we produce is not getting worse. Instead, it is simply adapting to the modern world."
I like this idea of writing. Granted that I am only 24, I feel somewhat part of the technological age. I feel insulted when coworkers, friends, teachers, etc. of other generation snub the writing of my generation. - from "Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?"
" In fact, some literacy experts say that online reading skills will help children fare better when they begin looking for digital-age jobs."
I also agree with and like this outlook. Why "look down" on something (internet) that has become such an important part of today's workforce? Why discourage children from internet literacy when they are faced with it in today's society? - Where I stand:
- I am far from the traditionalist view. I understand that, like it or not, the way we work, communicate, read, and understand life is changing. We cannot ignore the technological advances that have taken place in this country. Instead, we must adapt.
- Online Resource:
- link: Cursive Writing: A Thing of the Past
- I have very close colleagues that would probably roll over at what I am about to say. However, this goes along with the traditionalist vs. web evangelist thing. I know several people who are very sad to see less emphasis on cursive writing. To some, good hand writing is just as important as reading comprehension, Why? I honestly believe because TRADITIONALLY that is what they were taught. The older generations were forced to perfect their handwriting. I am not saying that there is no need for legible writing. However, I think it is safe to say that "hand writing" is not as important or necessary with the word processing technological advances of today. A quote from the article that I enjoyed and agree with was, "“As we decrease our focus in one area, we have to increase our focus on another.” It is important to remember the curriculum of the past will get altered, but only to make way for new curriculum that applies to societal needs.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Digital Media Effects on Conventional Reading and Writing Practices
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I agree with you about the cursive writing... and I also feel like it's somewhat brave to step forward and say that. I remember being in third grade, and being an A student, except for the dreaded "handwriting" score (which I always got a "C" in!). It always seemed inherently unfair to me - I still think so! More so now than ever... Interesting the quote about increasing focus on one area while decreasing focus on another. In my mother's day, typing classes replaced classes that taught short-hand.
ReplyDeleteI also agree about cursive writing. While I believe it is important to have legible handwriting, I don't believe we need to set aside blocks of instructional time in school to teach it.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, I dreaded handwriting in grade school also! And apparently it didn't help, I still can't read my writing if it is in cursive!
Sarah's must think alike, I agree with your ideas about adapting! But people hate change, they believe in routines and to stick with what worked 20 years ago. It seems like everyday you hear about somebody complaining about technology changing the world; when it really is changing the world in a positive way. That is why I love your opinion about looking down on modern technology and how it is a huge part of society today. It shows its advantage when you look at how advanced some children are today when it comes to literacy compared to ten years ago. As Bob Dylan famously said, "The times they are a changing."
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