Technology For Students

Subject: a high school student
Audience: school board
Purpose: convince the school to provide iPads for students during class
Subject: use of technology during class

Have many of you seen teens walking around with a backpack that looks like its for camping or heard a loud thump when they dropped their backpacks.  Well with technology such as iPads or tablet it will lighten the student's load and enhance their education.

In our school, there are no lockers provided for the students.  As a result, we have to carry all our school supplies throughout our entire school day.  In the beginning of the school year, our backpacks are very light, but by December, our backpacks are filled with folders, notebooks, and binders stuffed with papers.  Not only are all there papers harmful to trees, but also student's backs especially since most teens still have growing bodies.  If students were given electronic devices to use throughout their day, not only will their load be lightened by a lot, but it can also improve the way they learn. According to National Geography, "Students saw learning gains after as little as 20 minutes of study on the iPad, the research found..."  The research experiment done in there article showed that although both students with iPads and without iPads learned, the iPad really helped students clear up misconceptions.

Yes, providing an iPad for every student is expensive and can be a distraction.  But truthfully, investing in an iPad for every student is like investing in their future for a better education.  In addition, schools can simply block and download apps that they want the students to use.  Furthermore, it saves a lot of money when it comes to online textbooks vs paper textbooks.  Before you decide whether or not spending the money on an iPad for every student is a smart decision, just think of all the smiling kids with a straight backs thanking you for making their life in high school a lot easier to travel and  learn.

All About Me

My name is Cynthia Wang and I am sixteen years old. At home, I live with my mom and dad.  I like to play a lot of sports, but my top pick is basketball.  I've been playing it since elementary school and my favorite NBA team is the Golden State Warriors.  I have a weird obsession with udon noodles, eggs, and fruits.  Interestingly, I have eaten a apple everyday at school since my first day of school.

As a person, I am very adventurous and daring.  Though I won't deny the fact that I can be lazy sometimes.  Every summer, I go back to Hong Kong and Taiwan to visit my relatives.  I definitely enjoy spending time with them, but sometimes the weather there is just too hot.  Also, Taiwan gives me too many mosquito bites.  Because I have traveled a lot since day one one day I hope to visit a variety of places.  One place I hope to visit is Australia because when its hot around the world, its nice and cool there.