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Saturday, January 06, 2007
Literacy and Text Messaging - Kate Baggott, Technology Review
In the age of text messaging, where words are reduced to nonstandard abbreviations and symbols, many people question the future of literacy. But experts point out that, in fact, technology has put new emphasis on reading and writing. "A generation ago, a teen who couldn't read well could still participate pretty fully in the social conversation among peers," says Timothy Shanahan, president of the International Reading Association. "But with so much written chatter, being able to read and write have become definite social advantages. There is simply much more pressure to know how to read than in the past when it comes to conversation, shopping, or work."
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