This is great, but what did I say about using capital letters and writing professionally?
I didn't say that slang came from Latin. I said that many languages that we speak today were influenced by Latin. Slang comes from all over the place.
Mel, I said ENGLISH comes from Latin. Not slang. Slang comes from all over.
I must respectfully disagree that Feed does not investigate "tech-obsession." I think it absolutely does! Of course, the novel is absolutely investigating consumerism, but so much of the novel is examining the character's reliance on technology. When the kids find themselves without their feeds, they are befuddled and treated medically, as if withdrawing from the technology to which they have become so accustomed. Furthermore, it can be argued that the characters have developed such a reliance on their technology that they have forgotten how to comfortably do human things like talking face-to-face, falling in love, raising their children, etc. (I don't want to give too much away!) I in no way seek to blame the technology, but rather open the door to investigating our relationship with technology now and in the future.
I do agree with your assertion that my choice of words reduced the question to offense of defense. I have told my students to be on the lookout for misleading questions and one-sided or flawed arguments.
Nick... I like what you said here about not wanting to be ignored. I often feel frustrated when I see students eyes focused on their laptop screens while I'm trying to teach. But we're all learning how to coexist with all of this technology. It's a process!
I love it, Ms. Amling!
"Look up; the world is waiting for your undivided attention."
Yes.... out of sight, out of mind. Sometimes you have to make the mature decision to disconnect for your own benefit.
It's a hard balance. It used to be that people came home from work and they were disconnected (for the most part) from work issues. Now, we're pretty much available all the time, answering emails.
Yes! But I do think it's enormously important to socialize in school — I think that's very important to your growth and development. However, I like to think there's a need for balance. There's enough room for both socializing (hallways, lunch, class breaks, etc.) and focusing on in-class learning. What do you think?
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