An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
It is believed that tablets and computers provided by schools tend to replace books and other printed materials. Without any doubts,
this
trend has both positive and negative influences on students and their educational process.
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To begin
with, any digital technologies affect our vision. Due to that modern replacement, students are supposed to complete their homework using computers because it is much easier to send a task on a teacher's computer immediately. Linking Words
Thus
, students' vision has been falling gradually because of the time, which they got used to spending in front of digital screens without prolonged breaks for their eyes. Linking Words
Moreover
, using computers Linking Words
during
a whole day distracts student's attention. Verify preposition usage
for
As a result
, they have lost their clear perception which affects their mind. Linking Words
For example
, a student who was using a computer for a while seems to be unfocused while talking and even able not to realize the actions at all.
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However
, as far as I am concerned, there are some advantages Linking Words
of
computers as well. It appears that students' bags have become lighter for carrying because all workbooks may be installed on tablets. Verify preposition usage
to
Therefore
, students are not supposed to carry heavy bags, which affect their backbones. What Linking Words
is
more, computers and other digital technologies are really useful during classesChange the verb form
are
.
Teachers are able to explain new information faster and clearer because of their digital boards and students are not supposed to attend libraries for researching because they can use online libraries. So Change the punctuation
?
then
, Linking Words
this
trend seems to be Linking Words
time saving
.
To summarize, drawbacks of using computers and other digital technologies at schools might be considerably mitigated by opportunities it provides, Add a hyphen
time-saving
however
, we should take into account its severe influence on students' health.Linking Words
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...