Through out history there have been numerous writing technologies created and used. There was first writing instruments such as paint, or clay. Then, the pencil was created and used traditionally to write. Along after the pencil came the type writer, and then the computer. Now there are a bunch of different applications on the computer to write. The one technology of writing that has the biggest impact on my opinion is the type writer. I believe that this changed writing all together. This is the first instrument used that did not require you to physically write down the information onto a piece of paper. Once created, writer things had become easier, faster, and more eligible.
When I first was taught to write, the writing technology I used was the pencil. If not the pencil, than a pen, or maker, or crayon, but all the same concept. Today, I prefer to use the computer. I usually do all of my writing on google docs or Microsoft word, but I am not limited to that when using the computer. I find that this is the easiest and most convenient technology to use. This is because erasing, retyping, and organizing ideas all works out better for me on the computer. But, for different purposes, I use different writing technologies. If I am simply writing for enjoyment, or to release emotion I will write on paper with a pen/pencil. I do this because it helps me let out my feelings and writing them down is more effective then typing them. Also, if I am trying to remember information I will write it down as well. I've learned that I will typically remember the information I write down more then if I were to type it on the computer.
I believe that being able to write on the computer has helped me. I've never had good hand writing and I never was forced to write in cursive. So, a lot of the time my finished work would look very sloppy. The computer has saved me from this issue. But, in the same sense, it has held me back from practicing my handwriting. Although, I don't consider this an issue because I assume that for the rest of my college career I will be told to type my work. I view this as a advantage to myself. Other students may have the same issue with their sloppy hand writing, so pixel technology is a life saver for them. I also see pixel technologies as an advantage because of what I referred to in the third paragraph. The fact that it is very simple to erase, and add in information to the writing piece while on the computer. Also, spell check and many other tools are located right on the computer to help you write faster, and much smoother.
Other than the advantages of pixel technologies, the non-pixel technologies holds some too. The advantage to writing down information manually will help you memorize the text. It also may help you release your emotions into the piece as well. But, there are disadvantages to this form of writing too. Some people may not have good handwriting and the text will not be legible. Also, it can be overwhelming because of all the times you may have to cross out a word, or erase a sentence. It can become messy fast and leave you frustrated.
As a result of new writing technologies, I believe reading and writing has changed. Now, with the internet in our back pockets, we are much more ready to write whenever. In today's time, people also text, tweet, make status's, post blogs, etc. All of this factors challenge literacy and lead to new ways of writing. Also, along with social media, it opens up a broad range of audience to criticize and critique your work. With that, writing technology is once again in the midst of changing.
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