Autistic Child Teaches West Point Cadets a Little About Technology
Over the last few decades, technology has progressed exponentially, transforming every aspect of humanity. In general, technology has provided opportunities for advancement in all aspect of life, especially education. Thus, it is worth considering the role of technology in education and how it fosters an effective and efficient learning experience to the cadets at West Point. “To Siri, with Love” by Judith Newman, demonstrates just how effective the role of technology is by describing the development of her son’s social abilities through Siri. In Newman’s “To Siri, with Love,” she talks about how her autistic son, Gus, develops through his interactions with Siri. Gus, unlike …show more content…
Technology provides every type of student with a plethora of opportunities to learn in every way imaginable. For instance, Gus most effectively learns by using Siri. By searching information and talking to her, Gus is able to learn about the various topics he enjoys, use polite language, enunciate his words, pick up social cues, and interact with others. These skills Siri teaches Gus allows him to hold the longest conversation he has ever had with his mother. He is able to learn all of this because Siri is a “nonjudgmental friend and teacher” (Newman 631). Siri fits the niche Gus needs. Newman also mentions in “To Siri, with Love” how other children like Gus are using technology to learn (632). Whether it is through a vocally programmed characters or an eye tracking software, individuals are creating ways to help everyone learn effectively and efficiently through technology (Newman …show more content…
By analyzing Newman’s “To Siri with Love,” it was clear technology provides her autistic son with the tools needed to learn and develop as a student and a person. Similarly technology can provide the same advantages and opportunities to students at the United States Military Academy. Technology allows cadets to have a catered learning experience that most benefits them, thus increasing effectiveness and efficiency. Technology may hinder humanity in some aspects, but the opportunities it creates far outweighs the negatives it might
Over the last few decades, technology has progressed exponentially, transforming every aspect of humanity. In general, technology has provided opportunities for advancement in all aspect of life, especially education. Thus, it is worth considering the role of technology in education and how it fosters an effective and efficient learning experience to the cadets at West Point. “To Siri, with Love” by Judith Newman, demonstrates just how effective the role of technology is by describing the development of her son’s social abilities through Siri. In Newman’s “To Siri, with Love,” she talks about how her autistic son, Gus, develops through his interactions with Siri. Gus, unlike …show more content…
Technology provides every type of student with a plethora of opportunities to learn in every way imaginable. For instance, Gus most effectively learns by using Siri. By searching information and talking to her, Gus is able to learn about the various topics he enjoys, use polite language, enunciate his words, pick up social cues, and interact with others. These skills Siri teaches Gus allows him to hold the longest conversation he has ever had with his mother. He is able to learn all of this because Siri is a “nonjudgmental friend and teacher” (Newman 631). Siri fits the niche Gus needs. Newman also mentions in “To Siri, with Love” how other children like Gus are using technology to learn (632). Whether it is through a vocally programmed characters or an eye tracking software, individuals are creating ways to help everyone learn effectively and efficiently through technology (Newman …show more content…
By analyzing Newman’s “To Siri with Love,” it was clear technology provides her autistic son with the tools needed to learn and develop as a student and a person. Similarly technology can provide the same advantages and opportunities to students at the United States Military Academy. Technology allows cadets to have a catered learning experience that most benefits them, thus increasing effectiveness and efficiency. Technology may hinder humanity in some aspects, but the opportunities it creates far outweighs the negatives it might