Tracy is creating an outline for a paper on the pros and cons of using technology in classrooms. Match the parts of the outline
to the correct sections. Health effects of long-term radiation exposure Podcasts Cons of using technology in the classroom Study in 2003 by Elise Temple on dyslexic students Improves academic performance
To sort these ideas into categories of pros and cons, you have to understand the connotation and side of the argument that the information supports. A positive effect of technology in classrooms would be in the pros, and negative effects would be in the cons section.
So, the first idea, “health effects of long-term radiation exposure,” represents negative effects of having daily use of electronics that emit radiation so it would be a con.
The second idea, “podcasts,” would be a pro. Podcasts are a great way to share ideas and educate the general public and could even be used in a teaching session in a classroom to assist with the lesson.
The third idea speaks directly of the “cons” that are present in technology in the classroom, so it is obviously a con. This study from 2003 would show the negative side of the argument.
The last idea, that tech in classrooms “improves academic performance,” is a positive effect. Therefore it would be considered a pro.
