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To begin, I didn’t have to think too much about who my audience would be for this piece. This is because my topic, which focuses on the use of digital tools in the classroom, already zooms into a specific age group: students. Now, I could have chosen to focus on younger students, or older students, who potentially were in college or grad school, and I chose older students because I thought I would be able to find more rich content there. Secondly, I thought I could apply this topic to myself and my surroundings, like my friends, people in my class and more, which would make it easier for me to write this research paper and understand it better, which it did. Lastly, I chose this audience because it was the most relatable to me, so it automatically interested me more. So, once I chose this audience, I thought that the best way to reach it was by directly engaging with it face-to-face, hence why I chose to interview people for my pitch. It was definitely more helpful to experience askin...

Research Question: How does the transfer of writing from being handwritten to typed/using a digital pen affect students? Introduction : A vast majority of teachers utilize technology to a significant extent in the classroom, and many students believe that classwork would be nearly impossible without the integration of this technology. This trend has become increasingly prevalent in educational institutions across the US. As technology continues to advance, it’s become an integral part of students' daily lives, influencing the way they are taught, take notes, and study. One notable change is the shift of writing tools; how the educational system has stopped relying on handwriting, to more advanced options like digital pens and typing. While these new tools are very beneficial, it’s crucial to analyze the impacts of these technologies, in terms of effectiveness, mental health and efficiency. Although there are benefits, the use of technolgy can be more damaging to students because...

[INTRO] An interesting fact.. In a recent survey, over seventy percent of students reported that their teachers utilize technology to a significant extent in the classroom. Many students even expressed that classwork would be nearly impossible without the integration of technology. This trend has become increasingly prevalent in educational institutions across the United States. As technology continues to advance, it has become an integral part of students' daily lives, influencing the way they are taught, take notes, and study. One notable change is the shift from handwritten notes to digital pens and typing on documents. While these new tools offer benefits, it is crucial to assess their effectiveness in enhancing student learning. However Handwriting remains the most efficient tool for learning because compared to other writing tools, it’s known for boosting mood, fostering professionalism, and improving retention. Body 1: Handwritting is a more effecient tool for learning ...

I had taken pictures of the library that I typically go to when I have to study, do homework, or just want to read. This is Bird library, as you all should know. I shared some photos of my favorite spots here, I either find them very comfortable or I love the view that I can look off to. I also took a photo of the book I checked out, titled "Abortion Above the Law," because I found it to be interesting, especially because of the recent controversies revolving around this issue in the past few years. Now, to answer the question of how technology influences my relationship with the library, I don't think there is a significant impact. It definitely varies with the circumstance, however. This is because, if I have a lot of work to do, or it is finals week, I will definitely spend more time in the library compared to a regular week. This is because I have technology with me that makes this studying easier and more convenient. If I didn't, however, I would still go to...