Question

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

Answer 1

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.

I hope this helps! :)