I just read this great article about teaching english through the discussion and use of text messages. I think it is a great way to teach voice and tone and discuss the different levels of language and context in which people write in as a comparison to writing letters, essays, stories, etc. The article also talks about how texting helps ESL students improve their English skills too because they are forced to "speak" in their texts all in English instead of a mix of her first language blended with ENglish. Check it out and tell me what YOU think. Ban cell phones and text messages in schools or incorporate what teens use so fluently???
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Charity-
I see the educational uses for text messages, but what about the harmful effects? Read this article - http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2007/05/01/Metro/2.B-Or.Nt.2.B.Whtevr-2889293.shtml - that talks about how text messages contribute to poor grammar and literary skills.
It's quite an interesting debate!
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