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Discuss and come up with suitable TOPIC SENTENCES and EXAMPLES for this essay question

(1 topic sentence + example per post)
(Each group must put up 3 posts)

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Use a GREEN post for points about the HELPFULNESS of electronic devices

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TS: Electronic devices have helped students with their studies as they can use them to view educational videos posted online. These educational videos come from teachers from all parts of the world. They are then able to share more information to the students. This enables them to apply the information to their work or catch up on topics that they do not have grasp on.

example: Video-based learning easily attracts any student with a combination of speech, text and imaged make it much easier to get to the point much faster. Khan Academy has many useful tips and a variety of subjects to pick from such as biology, chemistry and physics. The videos posted are organised and straight to the point.

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Use a RED post for points about the HINDRANCES of electronic devices

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Topic Sentence: Many students are hooked on apps downloaded in electronic devices which disrupts their day to day tasks.

Examples:  An example is a social media app that can be downloaded on electronnic devices, TikTok. As TikTok has a wide variety of genres to watch from, it attracts many users all across the world, especially students. Research has also shown that the short duration of the clips also plays a big role in why users are addicted to the app.  Since electronic devices are capable of downloading distracting and addicting apps, students spend hours on the app on a daily basis, forgetting the tasks that take priority in their daily lives.

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TS#3: Students get distracted easily and instead use the internet for entertainment purposes while they are using their electronic devices
EX#3: In the middle of me doing my schoolwork on the internet, advertisements such as new computer games arrival would pop up on my screen which catches my attention and distract me. For example, when I am using the websites on my device such as 'Youtube' to watch science experiments videos for my Chemistry homework , there would be a bunch of advertisements placed at the side of the page

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Electronic devices has helped students find a vast amount of information online.

With the help of reliable sources like Google Scholar. It is the most popular and easy-to-use search engine that can present scholarly pieces of writing on any topic students require. Google Scholar offers  a variety of genres to choose from, ranging  from education to events happening around the globe. Therefore, with the help of electronic devices and the internet, students can do research with ease.

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TS: The use of electronic devices is one way of students being able to communicate with their teachers and classmates more conveniently.
EX: Students use the apps “Whatsapp” and “Telegram” to communicate with their teachers and classmates. For example, I would ask my friend to  help me with my math homework through "Whatsapp". With this, I was able to ask for guidance from my classmates regarding my homework and get help as quick as possible

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TS#1: Electronic devices enhance our learning experience. With electronic devices, we can search up certain topics that were covered during lessons that we do not understand using learning resources from the Internet. For example, students can watch educational videos that are uploaded on YouTube given by teachers through Google Classroom or useful articles specifically picked by teachers for students to gain a deeper understanding on what they have learnt during lessons .  This allows us to be more independent when it comes to learning which enables students to adopt self-learning.

TS#2: Communication is easier with electronic devices. With these devices, students get to communicate with others faster  through online platforms like Whatsapp, Telegram, and Zoom. For example, if a student is shy to raise questions during lessons, they will be able to ask their subject teachers or their classmates questions regarding the lessons and studies through these platforms. Therefore, this makes studying more efficient as students have an easier and faster way of communicate with their peers and teachers. This will help the students to gain a better understanding of what is learnt during lessons and study better as these platforms allow students to feel more comfortable with communicating with their teachers.

TS#3: Electronic devices reduces physical load. As more schools now embrace digital learning with the use of the Student Learning Space (SLS) and also the use of electronic gadgets in the classroom like Personal Learning Devices (PLD), there is a reduced number of books that students have to take to school each day. Previously, students were commonly seen to be carrying heavy loads of textbooks and backpack to the classroom, leading to severe back pain for most of them. Now, with more schools implementing the e-learning system and adopting the use of PLDs into their lessons , students suffer less from this problem.

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Electronic devices may distract students from their studies. For example, many students get distracted by Youtube videos, and watching them during curriculum time using their personal learning device.

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Topic sentence: Electronic devices cause harmful physical and emotional effects ON STUDENTS due to long HOURS OF USE

Example: A study by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation proved that Long exposure can lead to stomach aches headaches bone degeneration and Severe cases cause blindness

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TS1: Students are able to use apps in their electronic devices that can improve their school work.
EX1: When I was assigned to write an English essay that was given by my English teacher, I struggled with using the right grammar. So I would go on the internet to websites or apps that would help me. For example, I would use an app called “Grammarly” to correct my grammar mistakes and suggest better vocabulary to use.

TS2: The use of electronic devices is one way of students being able to communicate with their teachers and classmates more conveniently if they ever have any questions regarding their schoolwork
EX2: Students use the apps “Whatsapp” and “Telegram” on their devices to communicate with their teachers and classmates. For example, I would ask my friend to  help me with my math homework through Whatsapp. With this, I was able to ask for guidance from my classmates regarding my homework and get help as quick as possible

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Electronic devices contain reliable resource and information from online websites. For example, for English lessons we use google to research words that we don't understand or essay ideas.

Electronic devices give us access to reliable resource and information from online websites. For example, for English lessons we use google to research words that we don't understand or essay ideas.

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Electronic device can help student's learning

Electronic devices such as laptops & tablets do aid students in their learning as they can research information regarding on their studies such as how to solve a mathematical question, what a certain word or phrases means or how to use a certain word in a sentence. This can help students to have a better understanding of what the questions or words are.

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Point 1: The use of electronic devices may makes students easily distracted.
Elaboration: When using electronic devices while learning, they  might be distracted by other applications on the devices and will draw the attention of students away from learning hence, making them not learn at all
Example: During Home Based Learning(HBL)Zoom lessons, they will use their phone when they are not supposed to and will lead to them not paying attention in class
Point 2: Electronic devices will not be able to filter useless or unreliable information that will confuse students.
elaboration: When trying to research something for a school project, the Internet might not give the correct information when students try to search it up.
Example: When trying to research something during HBL for a graded project, the Internet might not be able to filter out the useless information that is not needed by the students. This will lead to them not being able to do their project.
Point 3: Electronic devices may have technical difficulties which will hinder the students and their learning.
Elaboration: When the teacher assigns something online for students to do, the students may not be able to do it properly or do it efficiently due to how slow the electronic device is and will lead to the lesson having to be slowed down.
Example: When the students use their electronic devices, some of them may be locked out of their devices due to technical difficulties. Some students may also have to charge their devices which hinders their learning because they will be forced to either charge their phone or do the lesson at home.