Children are born into the digital world. From a young age, they learn how to operate computers, iPads, and TVs. These devices are an integral part of their daily lives. School-age children are no exception when it comes to using computers; they are often confident users and reliant on them, which can lead to a decline in their reading and writing skills. Some teachers effectively incorporate computers into their lessons, while others tend to avoid using them in the classroom. I believe a good balance of both approaches is necessary to help improve students’ reading and writing skills.
Computers can assist students with reading. For example, when they encounter unfamiliar words, they can easily search for these words and listen to their pronunciations. Without computers, they would need to find someone who knows how to pronounce the words for them. Therefore, computers can play a positive role in enhancing students’ reading skills.
On the other hand, writing skills require a considerable amount of handwritten work for improvement. If students rely on computers all the time and depend on autocorrection, they will not enhance their writing abilities. They may struggle with editing, as autocorrect does the work for them.
In conclusion, I believe that teachers should not permit students to complete all their work on computers, particularly when it comes to writing tasks. However, teachers should not completely disregard the use of computers, as they can be beneficial if utilized effectively. Instead of avoiding the technology that students are accustomed to, educators need to develop strategies for using computers to enhance students’ reading and writing skills.