Technology in the Elementary Classroom

The three writing spaces that I use the most are pen and paper, the word processor on the computer, and text messaging on my cell phone. Each of these spaces has characteristics which make them unique. For example, paper is a writing space which allows others to see your writings even after we are no longer on this earth. Writing on paper involves using a medium such as a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, or a highlighter. The mediums can be mixed together or used separately to convey whatever message the writer wants. Also, if the writer makes a mistake, it can be erased if using pencil, but it must be crossed out with other mediums.

The second writing space that I use the most would be Microsoft Word on the computer. This writing space is unique because it allows the writer to convey their message by using a keyboard. The writing is more uniform and clean cut because of certain fonts. The font size, color, and type can also be changed and mixed. If an error occurs, the backspace or delete button can be used to correct the problem. These documents can also be saved on a hard drive or printed out for others to read long after the writer is no longer living as well. The people who use this writing space must have a basic knowledge of computers and the word processor.

The third writing space that I use the most would be text messaging on my cell phone. This is unique because it allows the writer to text and receives messages from cell phone to cell phone. The actual text used is a font which is created by using the number keys with the corresponding letters. The words sent through the text message are usually abbreviated by the writer. Some people say it is like a completely different language in some ways. For example, the phrase “by the way” is shortened to BTW. In addition to the language, the space allotted to create the message is only 160 characters. Sent and received messages are stored in the cell phone and must be deleted after reaching the maximum capacity of storage space, which is different for each individual cell phone.

The two writing spaces which remediate each other are pen and paper and the word processor on the computer. Pen and paper were among the first writing spaces long ago. Before the paper we use today, cave walls, scrolls, and papyrus were used. Now, the word processor on the computer has remediated from paper and pen. It is used for personal writing, school writing, writing books, screen plays, and almost any type of writing. Although paper and pen are still used as writing tools, the word processor on the computer is used equally as much, if not more.