I learned that good peer review strengthens your writing because it’s more than one set

of eyes looking at your paper. I enjoyed peer review because my classmates asked

questions that I never thought of. Inquiry questions are questions that have more depth

and thought behind them besides a simple yes or no.

Casey LeBlanc

UWRT 1103

17 September, 2019

441 Words

Inquiry Proposal

Technology usage in classrooms are heavily implemented, but is there too much

technology? This question is asked throughout the United States because it is an arising

issue. The history that surrounds this question is controversial. Older generations argue that

technology is a distraction from the learning process while newer generations debate that

technology helps students learn quicker. I know about this topic because it is an ongoing

debate in today's society. Technology is argued that it is a great learning tool to help kids

remember what they learned, but it is argued that same method is better on pencil and

paper. Some examples of pen and paper methods that help students remember are

handwritten flashcards or paper tests; although, tests are now being moved online as well

as flashcards. I also know that technology can be a great way to teach students the course

material if they are not distracted by time-wasting websites or video games. Teachers are

able to use technology by having students use their laptops to do research for a paper or

to use laptops during class to listen to lecture videos. In the past, my teachers have had
my classmates and I listen to videos because my teacher decided that the video had put

the course material into better words than they could. I find that students constantly play

video games or do other homework while a teacher is lecturing or teaching a new topic.

In the Forbes article, Michael Horn says, “when I was a student at Harvard Business

school, far fewer of us paid attention to the case discussion on the couple days at the end

of the term when laptops were allowed.”

I can use keywords like technology advantages/disadvantages or technology benefits.

I can use keywords like college technology or impact of computers. I can ask UNCC

teachers and students their input on technology in classrooms. I would also ask students

how often technology distracts them during class. The student union is a great place to

interview students to receive their intake on different topics. The geography of this question

is expanded throughout the entire United States; although, it could expand to Europe because

technology is being used in European classrooms as well. Other questions that I ask are:

Is technology a good resource for students? Is technology a distraction to students during

class? How much more technology is going to be incorporated into the classroom? Should

technology keep being used in classrooms? This is important to my classmates because

technology at UNCC is a daily occurence. Every student uses it to do homework

assignments, read lectures or write a paper.

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