Reading and Writing

Questionaire and Essay 

I want to share the results of our latest class activity, which included both a reading comprehension exercise and a writing essay. First, we completed a reading task based on an article called "A New Learning Age", which explains how technologies like mixed reality are used to train future doctors. After analyzing that text, we developed an argumentative essay about the advantages and challenges of technology in education. Below, you can see the final result of this academic practice.

Questions

Essay

Nowadays, we have access to a variety of digital materials. It is worth mentioning that not everyone can afford new devices or an internet connection at home. However, there are accessible options, like digital libraries, youtube videos, podcast, collaboration groups, documentaries,etc, so people can study without spending much money.

Furthermore, technology increases student motivation because it allows teachers to adapt classes quickly to their students' interests. It is not just about using screens; it is about finding materials that students really need. This adaptability helps people learn what they actually like, regardless of the time, making the learning process much more meaningful.

Moreover, technology makes learning more practical by creating immersive environments. For instance, in a classroom that is adapted with technology we can expose students to scenarios that connect with their previous knowledge, using the language as a channel to socialize. For example 3D scenarios where students must try to "survive" to a real and interesting scenarios.

In my opinion, increasing motivation is the most important benefit. While some argue that real experience is better than technology, I believe the student's attitude is the real difference between learning and staying at the same level. 

Activity Reflection

Reading Comprehension Exercise

Working on the text "A New Learning Age" did more than just test my comprehension; it served as a necessary linguistic foundation. Regular reading is essential because it exposes us to authentic written language, allowing us to analyze how professional texts are organized. Furthermore, it serves as an excellent tool for acquiring context-specific vocabulary..

Writing Essay and External Feedback

On the other hand, writing the argumentative essay forced me to move from passive understanding to active production. Writing is crucial because it challenges us to develop and organize our thoughts, revealing our true vocabulary needs and forcing us to practice grammatical structures in a real context.

Analyzing my draft with Copilot provided clear areas to improve, particularly regarding exam standards:

My original text was too long and mixed too many ideas.

The feedback highlighted specific errors like plural forms (libraries), modal verb usage (teacher can adapt), and article agreement (a space).

I realized the importance of avoiding overly casual phrases like "I mean" and replacing them with formal connectors like Moreover, However, or Therefore to improve the academic tone.