TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
PROS: Improves engagement and retention. Promotes interactive collaborative learning. Prepares students for the future. Reduces costs. Promotes technological skills. Provides current information.
CONS: Distracting. Reduces problem solving skills. Reduces direct peer interaction. Expensive to maintain. Information may not be authentic. Communication.
Technology today is an effective and convenient means of learning. You are Meera/Vaibhav and would like to share your views on the pros and cons of technology in education. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views in about 100 -120 words.
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Model Answer
12, Rose Avenue
New Delhi – 110001
15 July 2025
The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi
Subject: Pros and Cons of Technology in Education
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I, Meera, wish to share my views on technology in education.
Technology greatly improves student engagement and retention, promotes interactive collaborative learning, and prepares students for the future. It also promotes technological skills and provides current, updated information.
However, it has its drawbacks. It can be highly distracting and reduces students' problem-solving skills. Direct peer interaction decreases, and maintaining technological infrastructure is expensive. Furthermore, information available online may not always be authentic.
Therefore, technology should be used wisely and in a balanced manner in classrooms.
Yours sincerely
Meera
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Explanation
- Format carries marks: sender's address, date, editor's address, subject line, salutation, body paragraphs, and subscription must all be present.
- Content: Examiners check that BOTH pros AND cons from the table are discussed — include at least 3–4 points from each column.
- Word limit: Stay within 100–120 words in the body; the format elements are not counted strictly.
- Expression: Use formal, polite language appropriate for a letter to the editor.
- Avoid repetition and do not copy the table verbatim — rephrase slightly to show understanding.