Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Provide examples and supporting evidences to back up your opinion on this subject.
Television
is a versatile form of media that presents us information
from all around the world. Owing to this
, many people seen it as an informative tool to provide education. Whereas, other
believe that it promotes irrelevant and absurd content which is not entertaining at all. In my view, plural of other; the people or things not already mentioned
others
television
is more than a source of entertainment; it can prove to be beneficial if used in a good way
.
There are several reasons why people consider it senseless form of entertainment is that there are many shows that are aired on some channels, whose sole purpose is to attract large number of viewers. In order to achieve this
, they go beyond certain extent and broadcast ridiculous content. This
type of content is not beneficial for children in any way
. For instance
, many reality shows include excess drama and comedy to attract more audience in order to increase their television
rating point. Secondly
, other learning methods can be adopted instead
of a television
. For example
, a newspaper provides detailed information whereas
news channels only broadcast brief Accept comma addition
information, whereas
information
. By and large, it is evident from above arguments
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the above arguments
television
is not a viable media
to acquire education Suggestion
medium
information
.
On the other hand
, Television
offers a range of educational channels and that too are in multiple languages, which provides in-depth detail of any subject. Moreover
, numerous quiz shows are telecast to enhances
general knowledge of children. Discovery channel, Suggestion
enhance
for
instance is
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instance, is
best
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the best way
way
to teach students about nature and animals which help them in their biology lessons. Another benefit of television
in context
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the context
to
education is that being a digital medium, it displays visuals and animations in an appealing Suggestion
of
way
so that children can retain and understand them in long term
. Suggestion
the long term
For instance
, by including smart classes in school curriculum helps students to learn any complex topic with the help of animation and cartoons to make it easier to understand. All in all, digital devices can help to develop interest of students by making it more alluring and easy.
To conclude, it is true that some channels do not serve purpose
of providing rich Suggestion
the purpose
information
to its viewers. But I disagree that it is mere idiot box
, as, it can have multifarious beneficial to students when used as a learning tool.Suggestion
a mere idiot box
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