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C. Read the following essay. What do these linking devices
do? Can you add more examples to each group?

a. nowadays
b. although
c. for example
d. furthermore, as well as, also
e. due to
f. in conclusion
g. not only...but also

D. Discuss with a partner.
1. Why do some students find school boring?

2. What effect does that have on their academic
Writing success?
3. How could schools motivate students more?
A. Discuss with a partner.

1. What digital resources do you use at school? E. Write an essay (160–190 words). Use the checklist to
help you.
2. Would you say your school is fairly
technologically advanced? Why/Why not? Should schools do more to motivate those students
3. How important is it for students to have access who are not interested in learning?
to technology in schools? • Write a short introduction.
• Explain the causes of lack of interest. Give examples.
B. Discuss with a partner.
• Explain what schools can do to help. Give examples.
1. Why do you think technology has become • Write a clear conclusion.
more important in schools?
• Avoid using contractions.
2. What effect does the use of technology have
on students? • Use a variety of linkers.
• Proofread your essay for grammar and spelling mistakes.
How does technology benefit students?

Nowadays, more and more educational centres are investing in
technology to further support their students. Although there are
arguments as to how effective this increased use of technology is,
many educators believe it is a positive step forward in educating
the workers of tomorrow.

There are many ways in which technology has become a larger part
of the classroom. For example, with the introduction of smartboards,
students are provided with a more interactive method of learning.
Furthermore, schools which have the resources to afford tablets or
laptops can give students more autonomy and encourage them
to have more independence in the way they learn.

Due to these developments, students have become more familiar with the digital tools which are available to
them, ensuring they are better prepared for the workplace of the future, which is likely to be more technologically
advanced than today. As well as developing students’ skills in how to use technology efficiently, it has also led
them to becoming responsible for their own learning.
In conclusion, allowing students to access and use technological resources as part of their education, benefits
them not only by developing their digital awareness but also by making them more autonomous learners. The
skills they acquire through using technology will also be of great benefit in the future.

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