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WhatsApp debates in educational settings have been shown to decrease sense of partnership between teachers and parents.
WhatsApp debates in educational settings have been shown to decrease sense of partnership between teachers and parents.
False
One of the advantages of WhatsApp debates in educational settings is that they create new opportunities by decreasing access.
One of the advantages of WhatsApp debates in educational settings is that they create new opportunities by decreasing access.
False
The research suggests that WhatsApp debates in educational settings lead to over-involvement of parents.
The research suggests that WhatsApp debates in educational settings lead to over-involvement of parents.
True
Formal letters are still a popular means of communication in today's digital age.
Formal letters are still a popular means of communication in today's digital age.
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WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to an increase in tension in relationships.
WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to an increase in tension in relationships.
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The research suggests that WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to an increase in individual achievement.
The research suggests that WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to an increase in individual achievement.
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The use of WhatsApp in healthcare settings has been shown to be entirely positive.
The use of WhatsApp in healthcare settings has been shown to be entirely positive.
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WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to information overload.
WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to information overload.
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The future of email is expected to be unchanged in the next 5-10 years.
The future of email is expected to be unchanged in the next 5-10 years.
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WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to a decrease in satisfaction among parents and teachers.
WhatsApp debates in educational settings can lead to a decrease in satisfaction among parents and teachers.
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Study Notes
Communication for Teaching and Learning
- Today's session aims to familiarize students with principles of written communication, increase awareness of register and tone, and consider the pros and cons of technology in communication using Whatsapp and AI as examples.
Expert Blind Spots
- Educators with high levels of content expertise can develop "expert blind spots" and may not know how to provide explicit instruction.
- Think back to the last session: did the educator's expert blind spot impact the way they explained something and student learning?
Aspects of Pronunciation
- Sounds
- Word stress
- Rhythm/stress
- Pace and pausing
- Expression (intonation)
The Writing Process
- Standard process: planning, organizing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing
- Is this diagram a good representation of the process?
- Which aspects of writing do you enjoy? What do you find challenging?
Insights from Self-Access Learning
- Reflection and takeaways: differences and implications (e.g., "Please accept my apologies" vs. "I received your message")
- Matching activity: to ask for, make sure, request, assist, get better, get in touch, verify, help, be depressed, regret, recover, contact, be sorry, feel down
Register and Tone
- Importance of register in your context
- Standard Singapore English vs Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish) – what is acceptable/appropriate in different contexts (spoken and written)?
- Tone: the message read 'between the lines', the 'feeling' conveyed in the writing
- Softening tone: using passive voice, being less direct, hedging, and boosting
Hedging and Boosting
- Modality: might, may, could vs must, should
- Language: possibly, probably vs definitely, certainly
- Hedges put distance between you and the idea, suggesting willingness to change your mind should other evidence surface
Whatsapp Debate - Research
- Advantages:
- Frequency and depth
- Creates new opportunities by increasing access
- Increases sense of partnership
- Lessens tension in relationships and increases satisfaction
- Increases involvement and individual achievement
- Disadvantages:
- May damage correct sort of involvement
- Over-involvement
- Illusion of friendship
- Neutralizes status of users
- Information overload
- Potential misinterpretation – devoid of emotion
- Issues of equality of access
Thinking Today and Forward
- Letters are now virtually obsolete; what has replaced formal letters?
- What is the future of email? Will messaging become the 'formal' way of communicating in 5-10 years?
- If so, what media might we use to communicate informally?
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Description
This quiz assesses your understanding of principles of written communication, register and tone, and the impact of technology on communication. It covers the writing process, self-access learning, and more.
