BEHS103 Week 3 | Technology in Education in Education - University of Maryland

4) McWhorter’s

(video) entertaining discussion about texting suggests that language is evolving before our very eyes and is a nuanced and legitimate form of communication. Irvine’s article supports this idea, noting that the modalities of communication used by young people have changed as the result of available technologies. Yet, future employers and college professors emphasize the importance of formal, unemotional writing as essential to presenting a proper and professional social identity. Referencing the resources for Discussion Topic 6, do you think that employers and educators are wrong in their strict expectations of formal communication? Why or why not? What do you think is the proper place for new “languages” that have evolved in tandem with technology (e.g. txting, L33T speak, emoticons, etc.)? Remember to respond to at least 2 classmates throughout the week. I have toyed with the idea of letting people search on classmate names, but thought that might be a little too invasive. Still, this is publicly available information. If you have thoughts about the social image created by your classmates as reported by them, let them know. Be diplomatic, be kind, be helpful, but be honest.