Over the past few years, the rapid growth of technology has made communicating easier which as a result has allowed anyone to have access to millions of websites including social media. However,this has triggered students to decline in their good writing skills. Some slang words that are constantly being used include smh (shaking my head), lol (laugh out loud), and omw (on my way); these are shortcuts constantly being used by students in high school across America. According to U.S. News, even college admissions officers are noticing that over the past years they have been receiving essays in which students write as if they were talking. Many admissions officers have tossed those types of essays to the side. Some teachers reported that they believe some students aren't aware of this and although some teachers let it go by, one professor stated that he considers this "dumbing down of culture". In conclusion, because slang can affect students in the long run, teachers who notice this should teach students the difference between slang and more formal writing.
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http://www.usnews.com/education/high-schools/articles/2011/06/13/how-slang-affects-students-in-the-classroom
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ReplyDeleteI think that students instead of making of fool of themselves they should have there literature levels much greater than ones self. Now don't get me wrong texting a friend while using abbreviation isn't bad because that's how you get along. But, turning in homework or essay using abbreviation is just dumbing down of culture.
ReplyDeleteIt very true that people are using more and more shortcut to write out a message. I think it's alright when you are texting because it not formal, but we shouldn't write TTYL or SMH when writing a letter or essay. Us students should not let technology effect the way of our writing skills and continue to write without lack of grammar and shortcuts.
ReplyDeleteIt very true that people are using more and more shortcut to write out a message. I think it's alright when you are texting because it not formal, but we shouldn't write TTYL or SMH when writing a letter or essay. Us students should not let technology effect the way of our writing skills and continue to write without lack of grammar and shortcuts.
ReplyDeleteTeachers should take time to work on not only formal writing but speaking. Many teens are not able to speak formally, when it is necessary, and that just comes off as uneducated and disrespectful to some. I understand why we as teens use slang I use it myself, but we should be a bit more responsible with how/when we use it, rather than be careless.
ReplyDeleteI think that there is different times when using abbreviation and when not using them. In school students shouldn't use it because some teachers might not get what it mean an essay. It would be ok if texting to friends or in social media but in school they should just spell out the word and not use it as if you were texting or talking to your friends.
ReplyDeleteClasses should have higher standards for grammar in the last three grades of high school. However this is a generation problem due to the flux in tech, might have to ride it out.
ReplyDeleteGaby, it is interesting that you brought this highly discussed topic to our attention. In fact, over 20 years ago, when I was working on achieving my teaching credential, one of my instructors created her doctorate dissertation on this very subject. No matter what the generation, we have all experienced using slang in our conversations and or writing. It seems like some of the people that commented such as Rafa make additional points to knowing "when" to use or when to "not use" the slang. I am glad to see that perspective too, because I agree and Just because we think we should have common sense about this topic doesn't always mean we demonstrate it. I am wondering if work ethic also plays a hand in the lack of using correct word usage. What I mean is, may be the students are lazy or don't want to take the time it takes to read, revise, rewrite and so their work ethic may be that they don't see the value of spending time on that area. I would also like to see more teachers providing opportunities for writing/speaking reflection in their classes!
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