Category: Weekly reflection

It has been a fun spring semester. I wish my classmates best of luck in their program. Cheers!...

VERSUS As I listened to both arguments, one aspect that struck me from the topic was the emphasis on “children’s social and academic development.” In an academic setting, simply playing and socializing with other children can increase a child’s self-confidence, and social skills, and, in turn, boost their academic...

It was interesting as I got to debate this topic in Monday’s class. While Kimberly and Gertrude debated the “against” side of the statement, Rae and I discussed the “agree” side. It was a great opportunity to hear the opposing viewpoint and pick up new information. We found a...

All the Yes points: Cell phones are banned to decrease distraction. Stops cyberbullying Recipe for stress, frustration, and catch-up time for students. Effective classroom learning Rise to educational inequality When banned, help the students stay focused. Healthy relationships among students are achieved when the cellphone is banned. Cheating in...

There is no denying that social media is an important element of today’s society. During this week’s debate, I had the opportunity to think about the valid and important issues raised by both teams, all of which centered around the word “RUINING.” Is it true that early access to...

It was fascinating to hear the heated debate between the two teams on this topic. Teachers are indeed supposed to educate and promote social justice. These advocates, hope to build a society in which people have equal access to resources and receive fair treatment regardless of their race, gender,...

Both teams’ presentations wowed me. I was really torn between whether schools should no longer teach skills easily carried out by technology or not, as both teams gave very compelling and convincing arguments. Students in the 21st-century are digital natives. They have grown up with technology, and it’s woven...

Both debate teams made compelling arguments. Following the presentation, my opinion on the subject shifted, and I was no longer sure whether it was a yes or a no during the post-vote. People and time have evolved. As a result, various industries are increasingly reliant on technology to meet...

Debate1- Technology Enhances Learning I am grateful to the debate teams who spoke on “technology in the classroom enhances learning” (agree and disagree side). Many of the points raised, such as increased collaboration and communication, personalized learning opportunities, student engagement, productivity and efficiency, distraction, health problems, and disconnecting students...