Communication Studies

 

Communication studies Interpretation and analysis (IA) The manner in which technology has positively impact students learning skills.

Name: Samoi Oladipo Theme: Technology Center Number: 100152 Candidate number: 1001520723 Territory: Jamaica Teacher: Miss Tanesha Gordon Exam Period: 2020-2021

 

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General introduction…………………………………………… introduction…………………………………………………………….....1 ……………….....1 Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………….2 Preface…………………………………………………… Preface……………………… ……………………………………………………...3 ………………………...3 Reflective piece…………………………………………………… piece……………………………………………………………………..4 ………………..4 Analysis…………………………………………… Analysis………………… ……………………………………………………… ………………………………..5 …..5

 

General Introduction The focus of the research encompasses ‘Technology’; embody the investigation on students learning ability. The purpose for selecting the research is to educate the public on how technology has improved students learning skills. The portfolio will consist of two sections; an exposition piece and a reflective piece. The expository writing will entails the effectiveness of teaching and learning via technology. In addition, the reflective piece is a story titled the disentanglement of my life. The piece is about abo ut a young lady who faces harsh reality of life because of lack of support. Growing up as a child, I was wa s unable to vividly understand what was being taught in a traditional classroom setting and without no means or resources to help h elp me grasp information. Additionally, throughout, my high school years I did information technology however, due to lack of resources I was failing consistently. Nevertheless, I managed and became successful with a grade two and from that point my desire is to become a computer installation technician. These are the reasons for selecting the topic. In conclusion, it is safe to say that this research has helped me to be more appreciative of how technology has evolved to assist latent learners like me.

 

 

 

Acknowledgement

The successful completion of this study would not have been possible without the assistance and co coope opera rati tion on of a numbe numberr of im impo port rtan antt perso persons ns.. Fi Firs rstt and fo fore remo most st,, God God ha hass gu guid ided ed me throug thr oughout hout this entire entire IA. He has granted granted me knowled knowledge ge and understan understandin ding g so that that I can effectively complete this project and for that I offer thanks to him. Secondly, special shout out to my classmates who help me in evaluation of this IA so that it could be prosperous. Lastly, I would also like to extend my most sincere gratitude to my teacher, Miss Shaw for taking me step  by step throughout this project and assisting me where necessary. Thanks to all who supported me with this project, your help was really needed.

 

Preface Technology have being evolving tremendously over the past years and became very advantageous for students and teachers learning ability as it relates to the IA, a reflective was required. This short story story entitles ‘The disentanglement disentanglement of kemoya’s life. The story is about a young girl who being consistently failing mathematics by means of technology she was able to overcome one such calamity. The main purpose for the narrative is to create awareness for young  people to understand and appreciate the route it take in order to become successful. Most of us students aren’t grateful of how we become successful without any scare for life. While some have to face humiliation and to an extend abuse in order to be prosperous because of seeking a  better life.   Moreover, this short story was written written for the public in particular the students and the governing  body. The purpose for selection is to educate our students on how technology can improve their learning skill and boast critical critical thinking skills. skills. Likewise, to urge the governing body in taking action of implementing electronic devices and internet connection for in access students in these time of the pandemics. The narrative could be available to the students through social media  platform via whatapp. Reason for my selection because base on statistic majority majority of young  people/students uses whatsapp. And for communication to be effective as possible, I chose to use it so that the students can get the intended meaning of the message I’m trying to bring across. Unlike, for the governing body, the story would be available to them through written form via observer newspaper. Newspaper is a very reliable media. I chose this because the people in authorities may see my concern as a citizen.

 

Disentanglement of Kemoya’s life

 

“I can’t seem to understand “mumbled kemoya as her jaw dropped, shoulder hunched and her legs appear to be crooked. Another boiling day at Panthers High School seated in Ms Morris mathematics class which appeared to be kemoya’s weakest link. With mathematics being the only subject she kept on failing miserably she had no choice but to redo the subject. She came from the garrison living in a family that is poverty-stricken. She also lacks financial support that could help h elp her pass maths. Kemoya always wanted a one and one intervention with a personal p ersonal math tutor. In achieving that she prefer p refer to do it at the comfort of her home. Consequently the tutor would only have those sessions online. Such a heart  break. She neither has access to internet nor any technological device and most of all no money.  As kemoya kept daydreaming “Are you guys following?” Ms Morris asked. kemoya shaked her heads while her eyes expand wild like a lily. “Mi not even understand a ting” she whispered. She always wanted help but bu t she does not know where or who to turn to; she is afraid of asking for help. She would sit in the class for four sessions and leave without even knowing the topic that was taught. Not that she does not no t want to ask for help, she had problem expressing herself. When ask her the reason for feeling this way , she would say that she is out of everyone’s league  because she don’t even have a phone ,internet television or any form of technological device. “They are modern and I’m not” said kemoya. She would kept on going “ a computer or a phone would provide me with a great opportunity to ace in mathematics as I would use social media tutors and other mediums like YouTube and all dem sing ting deh to assist mi all day long.” One particular day Miss Morris decides to send some practice text questions in the whatsapp group. On hearing this kemoya head dropped sniffling while the whole classs started staring at her making her the center of attention. “Mi caah bada inuh” she stated in a crying tone. The other  students in the class started laughing while the teacher continued unnoticing kemoya. As the teacher wrap up her lesson, kemoya grabbed her bag and run out of the class and went straight home. Upon arriving home, she saw her older brother shirtless, barefooted only in his undergarment with both hands on his h is head sitting on the verandah with their mother reading a

 

newspaper with teary eyes. “What could get any worse kemoya sigh”. She took the newspaper from her mother and start reading. Now she realized why her brother and mother are in distress. She then dropped the news paper and started crying.” I will never pass maths “. The newspaper stated that Jamaica has record the first caronavirus patient and school will be closed and resume virtually until further notice. Kemoya has always being running from anything that requires a technological device and internet because of her family financial status they were unable to afford anything too costly. Kemoya mother placed her palm in her palm and looked her in the eyes and told her that this time around they would find a way to help her pass her exams especially mathematics. Kemoya along with her mother and brother went around asking for help for online schooling. They all got tired and did not know where to turn anymore. Suddenly a strange guy walked pass heading to an internet café and they went in and spoke to the owner about kemoya’s situation with school. So nice of the owner he h e decided to allow her to visit the internet café and use the computer with no cost. The owner taught how to use the computer effectively. She took advantage of this opportunity and was able to learn of her comfort. She uses YouTube everyday to watch mathematical videos and also being able to attend online class which she began surprising everybody and participating in the lessons.  Yes: kemoya was titled the most improve mathematics student. She S he walks half miles tirelessly everyday to visit the internet café. Where she spent more than ten hours of he herr days going to school and more than anything practicing maths. Kemoya have grown in many ways you could think of just being able to use the internet she have  been soaring above the odds. On the day of the mathematics Examination, kemoya went to the internet café two hours before the exam watching YouTube mathematical videos in relation to the exam topics and also communicating with her teacher at the same time via webcam on the computer. When the exam was finished she click on the tab to submit her wo work” rk” I think technology is a way of life” she said.

 

 

Analysis The reflective piece “The disentanglement disentanglement of kemoya’s life” narrate the school challenges a young girl face nevertheless she overcome this challenge by means if technology. The writer

 

employs a combination of language register and dialectal variation which will be explained  below. Language register is a variety of language used for a particular purpose or in a particular communicative situation. The language register are as follows; formal register, casual register,  private register, frozen register, and consultative consultative register. The form of register that was display in the narration is consultative register. This was evident when the teacher said “Are you guys following?” Ms Morris asked. Consultative register display in the class classroom room since it’s a official settings. The teacher uses Standard English and complete sentences. As you can see no slangs was used. The teacher uses Standard English to emphasis on her social status. She also used Standard English to help maintain a good English-speaking atmosphere which will help her students focus on learning and using English. Additionally in the reflective piece dialectal variation was demonstrated. It refers to regional, social, or contextual differences in the ways that a particular particular language is used. Kemoya uses used mesolect and acrolect in communication co mmunication to both herself and to her family respectively. This was seen when the writer stated ”As ” As kemoya kept daydreaming “Are you guys following?” Ms Morris asked. kemoya shaked her heads while her eyes expand wild like a lily. “Mi not even understand a ting” she whispered.” Example whispered.” Example of acrolect was seen ““She She then dropped the news  paper and started crying.” I will never pass maths”. Kemoya word of choice may base on their social status or she may have been exposed to this type of dialect based on their region. Also this maybe of the content she’s present in. In conclusion, it can be said that the writer effectively uses various register and dialectal variation in completing the reflective piece.