It is quite common for students to underestimate the value of writing in
today’s world. After all, it is not necessary to learn how to write if you
already can do all the things that your smartphone can do. This, however,
is a grave mistake. Letting your technological skills interfere with your
writing ability can severely limit your growth as a writer. In today’s world,
writing is as important as technological skills. It is a necessary tool for
analyzing information, expressing thoughts, and shaping arguments. While
technology can be a great help in your daily life, it cannot replace the
need for proper writing skills. This is also why even though writing is
commonly taught in schools as a “subject”, it is usually included in the
“general education” category. This can be quite detrimental to a student’s
development as a writer, because general education usually focuses on
technological skills and career preparation, while minimization of
“non-essential” subjects such as writing is common practice. In today’s world,
writing is as important as technological skills, so it is high time that we
start treating it as a necessary tool for student development.
The Importance Of Writing In Daily Life
Letting your technological skills interfere with your writing ability can
severely limit your growth as a writer. After all, it is not necessary to
learn how to write if you already can do all the things that your
smartphone can do. Most people, when asked to describe themselves in three
words, will probably mention “technological,” “savvy,” and “creative.” These
are all wonderful qualities. However, if you really want to stand out, you
should add “efficient” and “meticulous” to the list. These are the two words
that best describe how others see you when you write. Whether you agree or
not, being seen as “smart,” “savvy,” and “creative” is certainly a great
selling point. Writing, however, is different. When you write, you are
essaying. You are saying something about a particular topic, and you are
hoping that someone will read your work and agree with you. The fact that
you are saying something that someone might find beneficial is, in itself, a
great testament to your writing skills. In some cases, your writing can even
be used to defend a point of view or to make a case for something. This is why
writing is just as important (if not more so) than technological skills. Of
course, not everyone will see it this way, but your ability to write well
does, in fact, impact how others see you. It is never easy to put your
thoughts and emotions into words, and it is even more difficult if you want
someone else to actually READ what you have written. Believe it or not,
writing gives you the opportunity to get your thoughts out there, and
sometimes, someone else can actually benefit from this. This is why even
though technology can be a great help in your daily life, it cannot replace
the need for proper writing skills. This, in turn, can greatly enhance the
value of your daily efforts in the classroom as well as out-of-classroom
learning experiences. This is also why it is so important to develop your
writing skills at an early age. Even if you decide to pursue a different
path in life, being able to write well can, in many ways, make up for lost
time. This is one area where, as a parent, teacher, or friend, you can help
to ensure that your child or student does not lose valuable skills due to
lack of practice or interest.
The Need For Self-expression
Whether you agree or not, being able to write well is never easy. After all,
you are saying something about a particular topic, and you are hoping that
someone will read your work, agree with you, and benefit from what you have
written. The fact that you are saying something that someone might find
beneficial is, in itself, a great testament to your writing skills. Even
better, when you write, you are putting your thoughts and emotions into
words, which is usually a good thing. In many ways, writing allows you to
express yourself in a way that only you can. This, however, is not always
easy. It is not always easy to put your thoughts into words in a way that
someone else can understand, or in a way that you find useful. In fact,
writing often forces you to put your thoughts into words in a way that is
correct and also in a way that the reader will understand and find
beneficial. To accomplish this, you need to develop and use a number of
different writing tools. One of the best things that can help you to write
more effectively (and allow you to express yourself more clearly) is proper
use of a thesaurus. A thesaurus is a tool that can help you to find the best
words to describe your ideas. Using a thesaurus can help you to remove
vague words and replace them with more precise and effective words. Letting
your technological skills interfere with your writing ability can severely limit
your growth as a writer, but proper use of a thesaurus can greatly help in
this area. Proper writing requires a lot of effort, and it is never easy to
put your thoughts into words, especially if you want someone else to actually
read what you have written. Using a thesaurus can help make this process
more efficient and can also allow you to express yourself in a way that only
you can. This, in turn, can greatly enhance the value of your daily efforts
in the classroom as well as out-of-classroom learning experiences.
So, what should you learn in writing class? To answer this question, one
must look at how the educator structure is set up, as well as the
classroom dynamics. To begin with, let’s take a look at the general
classroom setting. Most of the material that you will learn in writing
class is, in some way, related to language. In most cases, this will be
English, because, for the most part, this is the universal language. Learning
how to write is, in many ways, similar to learning how to speak a new
language. Essentially, you are learning how to use a new vocabulary, how to
combine this vocabulary into meaningful phrases and sentences, and how to
express your thoughts and ideas in this new language. Additionally, just like
learning a new language, writing is frequently taught using a
“teaching-learning” model. This is where the teacher facilitates the
learning process by engaging with the subject matter. While in many cases the
student is expected to independently study the material and then apply this
knowledge to solve real-world problems, in most cases, this is not how learning
occurs. Learning how to write is often a lengthy process, and it is one that
the teacher often needs to guide and encourage.