Monday, November 2, 2009

RJA #11c: Thesis Statement Check

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RJA #11b: Visual Aids

I can include a chart based on the observations I have made during my class where laptop use is in abundance.

I could include a picture of the students doing other things on their laptop or texting.

I could include a copy of a survey asking how much the user texts during class.

A picture of laptops and cellphones.

a survey of how much websites are visited during class when they should be taking notes.

RJA #11a: Introduction

Laptops and cellphones. These are examples of technological inovations that are meant to make our life easier, but what if these simple items and their misuse were actually bringing about downfalls in our educational and social settings?

RJA #10b: Argument

Claim: Tecnology is affecting education.
Reasons:
1: Texting instead of listening to the lecture you are missing out on information.
2: Surfing the web instead of taking notes you do not have any information to refer back to at a later date.
3: Not learning the necasary inforamtion in one class can affect you in other classes that rely on an understanding of information from the previous class.

Evidence:

Warrants: Not doing what you are supposed to will affect your learning.

RJA #10a: Thesis Statement

Research Question:
Is technology affecting education?

Precise claim:
The use of laptops and cellphones during class time is affecting learning.

Reasons/blueprint:
1- Texting or surfing the web instead of paying attention in class you will not learn what you are supposed to.
2- Not learning what you need to will affect your understanding of the subject and can lead to downfall in other classes.


Complete thesis statement:
The misuse of cellphones and laptops in classrooms can affect education, but they are very helpful and important tools and it is up to the individual user to properly use them.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

RJA #9: Evaluation of Sources

RJA #8c: Multimedia

  • blinkx.com
  • cellphones, affecting education, technology, laptops
  • adding and + or "" to searches
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