This was sent to me by Becky! It is about texting. Do you think texting is ruining our language? What do you think? Also, brainstorm ways you think texting can be used to support your learning in college. Thanks Becky!
No, I don't think texting is ruining our language. As long as teachers expect students to use proper language in papers, etc., I don't see it as a problem. I can remember using abbreviations for things as a kid-like BFF 4ever. I never forgot how to spell best friend forever b.c. of this! To support learning in college I think texting can be used to provide students with personal support from professors or fellow students. It can be used to send out assignment reminders, which is helpful if you miss a class. It is really useful for when a class is canceled. Also, it can extend conversations outside of the classroom that may have been cut short due to time. It can be used to ask for help on an assignment. As a future teacher, it is probably a good idea to know some of the latest abbreviations, too. That way, I won't be in the dark when someone writes/says IDK.(Which is I don't know.)
I don't think texting is ruining our language. As the article said, students are not using texting language in papers or assignments. Personally I do not use abbreviations and I probably do not know what half of them stand for. I don't know how texting can support college learning but it is useful when campus is actually closed. It would be nice to receive a text message rather than an email if a professor is sick and class is cancelled. I always have my phone with me but I can't check email from it. I can't count how many times I have driven to campus only to find a yellow notice on the wall next to the door of my classroom (which is very irritating). I use texting to communicate with friends. I have an unlimited texting package but I share minutes with 3 other people. Of course I am going to text rather than call. As long as students are not abusing texting such as using their phones in the classroom or for cheating, I do not see it as being a problem. I definitely do not feel it is ruining our language.
I don't think that texting is ruining our language. I've always supported the idea that texting and IMing are valid forms of communication and ultimately help students communicate more effectively in all areas of study. Teachers must teach elementary children how to write for different audiences. It's ok to use texting language when talking to friends, but it's definitely NOT ok to use that language when writing in school. If we start this early, students in high school will be less likely to write like that. In college, we can use texting as an exercise in writing to specific audiences. We can write a letter in text language and then translate it into more formal language. I text my friends a lot and I am also very capable of writing in proper English.
I thought this article was really interesting. I have never thought that texting would damage the language or language skills. I am surprised to see that more people agree with my stance on the subject than i originally thought. I agree with Becky that it is important to teach children early that it is not appropriate to use texting abbreviations/slang in the classroom. As with spoken slang, if kids are taught early that this type of vocabulary is not acceptable in the classroom, hopefully it wont be an issue. I am glad to see that more people are opening their eyes to the fact that texting is actually helpful on the academic front! In order for students to master reading and spelling, they must practice. Texting is definitely good practice for both. I feel that i have a very broad vocabulary and use the English language well, even though i text and use text abbreviations all the time. I didnt think all these years of texting my friends would hinder my speaking or writing, and i definitely dont think it has. TTYL!! :)
Texting can also be used in the college setting for communicating with classmates about assignments or projects. I have also texted friends that share classes with me to tell them to inform the professor that i will be late to class.
I don’t believe that texting is ruining our English language yet I do believe that there is a time and a place for text abbreviation. I know that I have heard professors of mine tell the whole class a couple days before a big paper is due that he doesn’t want any abbreviation. That this is an essay NOT a text message. I always find that very odd when a professor tells the class something along these lines. I feel I learned a long time ago that I had to use you instead of u. I don’t feel this is going to become a problem later on either. I think with a little effort on the teacher behalf you can instill in your class the proper time to use text abbreviations and when to use Standard English.
I don't think that texting is ruining our language. I text and use abbreviations occasionally, and I have never had a problem when it comes to writng papers, and I haven't heard of any other students having a problem with it. I think texting is convenient; it is a quick way to send out messages to others. However, I do notice that people abuse texting. People often text in school, which is very irritating considering that these students want to become teachers. Texting can be very disrespectful, especially when you are on a date and someone is constantly sending and receiving texts. Also, at work, when people are supposed to be doing other things, texting is irritating to me. So, for me, I always keep my phone on silent or vibrate so that I am not distracted or being disrespectful. I do believe that texting has its flaws, but I don't think that it is ruining our language.
I do not think that texting is ruining our English language. There is a time and place for texting. I think kids are very well-informed and have enough common sense to seperate texting from their essay and written work in school. I text all the time and I never find myself accidently writing "idk" or "bc" on my college papers. I even use abbreviations with my mom. If I will be home late or if I'm out for the night, I leave her a note using some abbreviations. I think texting in college could be used if a certain class gets cancelled, or to text certain people in your class. It could be used to get homework assignments if you missed class. So, no I don't think texting is ruining the English language and in some ways, I think it could be somewhat useful in college.
I believe that there are upsides and downsides to texting. The upsides are that people can communicate all the time, and actually it is kind of fun to do. Also it allows univeristies and government agencies to issue alerts and other information. On the other hand texting is destroying the words that people use on a regular basis. I believe texting will not destroy the English language because lets face it too many people use the language for texting to destroy it. Honestly do people go around while talking and someone tells something funny do they yell LOL or do they actually laugh out loud. Then when someone says they will be right back do they say brb, no I don't think so. Even while writing this blog entry i have found myself trying to avoid using shorthand like I would while texting, or using instant messaging. Who knows maybe it will destroy our language but I firmly believe it will not.
Texting is in no way going to ruin our language. Texting is just another way for people to communicate. I agree with Nicole about students having enough common sense to use normal spelling when writing assignments. Also as Brad said, students are not talking in this language, they are only spelling in this languge. I think that texting can also be useful and has been useful when I need to communicate quickly with someone for class. It is much easier than calling them.
I do not feel that text messaging is ruining our language at all. The abbreviations for words have been used long before text messaging, and it hasn't affected our language yet. You see ASAP on invitations to showers, and SOS when someone is stranded on an island. If anything, it makes a faster way to communicate. Text messaging gets things out faster, and easier. If you have one question for someone you don't have to call or waste time. It helps them and yourself. Like Elizabeth said, we learned how to write and use words a long time ago. Using text messaging now is not going to change my ability in writing papers. As long as a teacher points out to the class that using abbreviations for certain things aren't allowed, there will most likely be nothing to worry about.
No, I don't think texting is ruining our language. As long as teachers expect students to use proper language in papers, etc., I don't see it as a problem. I can remember using abbreviations for things as a kid-like BFF 4ever. I never forgot how to spell best friend forever b.c. of this! To support learning in college I think texting can be used to provide students with personal support from professors or fellow students. It can be used to send out assignment reminders, which is helpful if you miss a class. It is really useful for when a class is canceled. Also, it can extend conversations outside of the classroom that may have been cut short due to time. It can be used to ask for help on an assignment. As a future teacher, it is probably a good idea to know some of the latest abbreviations, too. That way, I won't be in the dark when someone writes/says IDK.(Which is I don't know.)
ReplyDeleteI don't think texting is ruining our language. As the article said, students are not using texting language in papers or assignments. Personally I do not use abbreviations and I probably do not know what half of them stand for. I don't know how texting can support college learning but it is useful when campus is actually closed. It would be nice to receive a text message rather than an email if a professor is sick and class is cancelled. I always have my phone with me but I can't check email from it. I can't count how many times I have driven to campus only to find a yellow notice on the wall next to the door of my classroom (which is very irritating). I use texting to communicate with friends. I have an unlimited texting package but I share minutes with 3 other people. Of course I am going to text rather than call. As long as students are not abusing texting such as using their phones in the classroom or for cheating, I do not see it as being a problem. I definitely do not feel it is ruining our language.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that texting is ruining our language. I've always supported the idea that texting and IMing are valid forms of communication and ultimately help students communicate more effectively in all areas of study. Teachers must teach elementary children how to write for different audiences. It's ok to use texting language when talking to friends, but it's definitely NOT ok to use that language when writing in school. If we start this early, students in high school will be less likely to write like that. In college, we can use texting as an exercise in writing to specific audiences. We can write a letter in text language and then translate it into more formal language. I text my friends a lot and I am also very capable of writing in proper English.
ReplyDeleteI thought this article was really interesting. I have never thought that texting would damage the language or language skills. I am surprised to see that more people agree with my stance on the subject than i originally thought. I agree with Becky that it is important to teach children early that it is not appropriate to use texting abbreviations/slang in the classroom. As with spoken slang, if kids are taught early that this type of vocabulary is not acceptable in the classroom, hopefully it wont be an issue. I am glad to see that more people are opening their eyes to the fact that texting is actually helpful on the academic front! In order for students to master reading and spelling, they must practice. Texting is definitely good practice for both. I feel that i have a very broad vocabulary and use the English language well, even though i text and use text abbreviations all the time. I didnt think all these years of texting my friends would hinder my speaking or writing, and i definitely dont think it has. TTYL!! :)
ReplyDeleteTexting can also be used in the college setting for communicating with classmates about assignments or projects. I have also texted friends that share classes with me to tell them to inform the professor that i will be late to class.
ReplyDeleteI don’t believe that texting is ruining our English language yet I do believe that there is a time and a place for text abbreviation. I know that I have heard professors of mine tell the whole class a couple days before a big paper is due that he doesn’t want any abbreviation. That this is an essay NOT a text message. I always find that very odd when a professor tells the class something along these lines. I feel I learned a long time ago that I had to use you instead of u. I don’t feel this is going to become a problem later on either. I think with a little effort on the teacher behalf you can instill in your class the proper time to use text abbreviations and when to use Standard English.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that texting is ruining our language. I text and use abbreviations occasionally, and I have never had a problem when it comes to writng papers, and I haven't heard of any other students having a problem with it. I think texting is convenient; it is a quick way to send out messages to others. However, I do notice that people abuse texting. People often text in school, which is very irritating considering that these students want to become teachers. Texting can be very disrespectful, especially when you are on a date and someone is constantly sending and receiving texts. Also, at work, when people are supposed to be doing other things, texting is irritating to me. So, for me, I always keep my phone on silent or vibrate so that I am not distracted or being disrespectful. I do believe that texting has its flaws, but I don't think that it is ruining our language.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that texting is ruining our English language. There is a time and place for texting. I think kids are very well-informed and have enough common sense to seperate texting from their essay and written work in school. I text all the time and I never find myself accidently writing "idk" or "bc" on my college papers. I even use abbreviations with my mom. If I will be home late or if I'm out for the night, I leave her a note using some abbreviations. I think texting in college could be used if a certain class gets cancelled, or to text certain people in your class. It could be used to get homework assignments if you missed class. So, no I don't think texting is ruining the English language and in some ways, I think it could be somewhat useful in college.
ReplyDeleteI believe that there are upsides and downsides to texting. The upsides are that people can communicate all the time, and actually it is kind of fun to do. Also it allows univeristies and government agencies to issue alerts and other information. On the other hand texting is destroying the words that people use on a regular basis. I believe texting will not destroy the English language because lets face it too many people use the language for texting to destroy it. Honestly do people go around while talking and someone tells something funny do they yell LOL or do they actually laugh out loud. Then when someone says they will be right back do they say brb, no I don't think so. Even while writing this blog entry i have found myself trying to avoid using shorthand like I would while texting, or using instant messaging. Who knows maybe it will destroy our language but I firmly believe it will not.
ReplyDeleteTexting is in no way going to ruin our language. Texting is just another way for people to communicate. I agree with Nicole about students having enough common sense to use normal spelling when writing assignments. Also as Brad said, students are not talking in this language, they are only spelling in this languge. I think that texting can also be useful and has been useful when I need to communicate quickly with someone for class. It is much easier than calling them.
ReplyDeleteI do not feel that text messaging is ruining our language at all. The abbreviations for words have been used long before text messaging, and it hasn't affected our language yet. You see ASAP on invitations to showers, and SOS when someone is stranded on an island. If anything, it makes a faster way to communicate. Text messaging gets things out faster, and easier. If you have one question for someone you don't have to call or waste time. It helps them and yourself. Like Elizabeth said, we learned how to write and use words a long time ago. Using text messaging now is not going to change my ability in writing papers. As long as a teacher points out to the class that using abbreviations for certain things aren't allowed, there will most likely be nothing to worry about.
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