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Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

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Nowadays, it is
common
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 belief that computer
usage
 for educational purposes, which is gaining momentum, will lead to positive results.
However
, there are others who disagree. In my opinion, computers surely will have
a
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positive consequences
in
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 studying.
Nevertheless
, both sides of
this
 argument will be analysed in the essay. On the one hand, the
ever increasing
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 use of computers in education can lead to lesser human interactions between teachers and students.
For instance
, many colleges now offer pre-recorded video lectures
instead
 of
live
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 lectures. Since
such
 an arrangement cannot accommodate back and forth questions and answers between teachers and pupils, numerous learning difficulties can arise
as a result
.
On the other hand
, with
such
 technologies, students can easily gain access to information over the internet.
Moreover
, they can store
works
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 of students, and conveniently check
it
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them
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 when needed.
In addition
, computers
also
 indirectly
helping
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 nature by reducing
the
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paper
usage
 which needs the destruction of trees. To conclude,
although
, a portion of people believes the negatives impacts of computer
usage
 in education, I totally agree with the other part of society for its multifold benefits. Good parenting with proper monitoring by limiting computer
usage
 can bring
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greater benefits to the younger generation.
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    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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