Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Txt Speak
Txt Spk. What a controversial topic! I find I am split when it comes to the use of txt spk within a classroom. I understand the world and technology is changing and we need to keep up but is txt speak the answer?
I use to be a fan of txt speak when typing sms's but with the introduction of iphones and other advanced technologies that can predict the word you are writing and finish it for you, my use of txt speak has decreased substantially. Will the use of txt speak decrease if mechanisms like this are continually introduced?
I agree that students must be aware that txt speak exists and that they can shorten words when taking notes or sending informal sms's but as teachers should we be teaching it or accepting in within a classroom setting? I think txt speak is something that evolves naturally once people have a good understanding of the English language. It is not something that needs to be taught or even really explained. Once a person has a solid appreciation and knowledge of English, then they can break the rules. As Primary school teachers do our students have a really good understanding of the English language or are they still learning? If we do introduce txt speak within our lessons do we risk leaving students that have not yet learnt the rules behind?
And another thing. Can you imagine the out roar from parents if we start to introduce txt speak? It is too controversial, I can't even decide if it is a useful tool, let alone pleasing all the parents. I think we will just have to wait and see where this one ends.
I use to be a fan of txt speak when typing sms's but with the introduction of iphones and other advanced technologies that can predict the word you are writing and finish it for you, my use of txt speak has decreased substantially. Will the use of txt speak decrease if mechanisms like this are continually introduced?
I agree that students must be aware that txt speak exists and that they can shorten words when taking notes or sending informal sms's but as teachers should we be teaching it or accepting in within a classroom setting? I think txt speak is something that evolves naturally once people have a good understanding of the English language. It is not something that needs to be taught or even really explained. Once a person has a solid appreciation and knowledge of English, then they can break the rules. As Primary school teachers do our students have a really good understanding of the English language or are they still learning? If we do introduce txt speak within our lessons do we risk leaving students that have not yet learnt the rules behind?
And another thing. Can you imagine the out roar from parents if we start to introduce txt speak? It is too controversial, I can't even decide if it is a useful tool, let alone pleasing all the parents. I think we will just have to wait and see where this one ends.
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