Frankly, I have never collaborated with someone on a task online like I have in the most recent assignment. It was fun. Despite all the challenges we had: power blackout here and there, network on and off, grasping of the whole comic concept and idea - to mention but a few, we had to work within time frames to see to it that the work is done. My partner was very instrumental in bringing pieces from here and there together and helped me see things I had actually missed. In all we each augmented one another and as the saying goes "Two heads are better than one". The important thing though was not the result but the process to the result. This is because in all this I got to know more about Simon (my partner) than about comic design itself. I got to know that the most important thing is developing a collaboration and valuing one another's effort in the process to produce a lasting network which can serve as a platform for future tasks assigned. As for the potential this has for digital potential, the process I went through says it all. It has the ability to promote social grouping and networking; and foster critical thinking in the learner. It also has the ability to allow the learner express themselves in more creative ways therefore promoting there creative thinking.
This was our final piece.
The piece was built on the following narrative:
Cyber slang is one of those things accused for literally destroying English grammar, composition and even comprehension today. The startling thing though is that the 'deterioration' of the English Language, as a result of several reasons, has been a point of contention since time immemorial. The advent of text messaging and cyber slang cannot be the sole reason for this 'deterioration' of English; even though it appears that it has lead to a large drift in the way our youth write English today. As a matter of fact, we should begin seeing all these events as a build up to another evolutionary stage of the English language (the first stages dating back as far as 63 A.D). All through History we have had accusations that come up just when the English vocabulary is about to embrace new words as a result of modifying those it already has in existence. Cyber slang, inasmuch as it is accused of having detrimental impact on the English language, is actually another positive turning point in English language history. Also, infusion of written acronyms into everyday speech is common linguistic process e.g. RSVP, AWOL, ASAP and the like were not originally part of the English Language but were gradually integrated. If a few more lexical shortenings make their way into general usage, it should not be anything out of the ordinary.
However, conventional mechanism to embracing cyber slang to English Language adaptations need to be clearly stipulated and communicated through recognized English and Linguistic Boards. This will prevent total confusion in the process of teaching and learning of English and of the English language.
This was our final piece.
Cyber slang is one of those things accused for literally destroying English grammar, composition and even comprehension today. The startling thing though is that the 'deterioration' of the English Language, as a result of several reasons, has been a point of contention since time immemorial. The advent of text messaging and cyber slang cannot be the sole reason for this 'deterioration' of English; even though it appears that it has lead to a large drift in the way our youth write English today. As a matter of fact, we should begin seeing all these events as a build up to another evolutionary stage of the English language (the first stages dating back as far as 63 A.D). All through History we have had accusations that come up just when the English vocabulary is about to embrace new words as a result of modifying those it already has in existence. Cyber slang, inasmuch as it is accused of having detrimental impact on the English language, is actually another positive turning point in English language history. Also, infusion of written acronyms into everyday speech is common linguistic process e.g. RSVP, AWOL, ASAP and the like were not originally part of the English Language but were gradually integrated. If a few more lexical shortenings make their way into general usage, it should not be anything out of the ordinary.
However, conventional mechanism to embracing cyber slang to English Language adaptations need to be clearly stipulated and communicated through recognized English and Linguistic Boards. This will prevent total confusion in the process of teaching and learning of English and of the English language.
That being said, I find it prudent to give my stand point on the matter at hand: If u nd 2 use cbi slang uzit wid gr8 kr! LOL....
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