Section A: Directed Writing

Read both texts and answer Question 1.

Text A Text B
Jordan, 38 years Taylor, 22 years
The increasing reliance on technology in
education worries me. As a teacher with two Technology in education is the best thing that's
decades under my belt, I've seen the evolution happened to our generation. It democratizes
from blackboards to digital screens. While learning, providing access to information and
technology offers convenience, it also poses educational resources on an unprecedented
significant challenges. Many students lose the scale. During my high school years, online
ability to concentrate on textbooks, and their tutorials and open-source platforms
handwriting skills deteriorate. There's also a supplemented my learning, offering depth and
digital divide; not all students have access to diversity in content that textbooks simply
high-speed internet or the latest devices. This couldn't match. And contrary to popular belief,
disparity can widen the gap in educational technology can bridge the educational divide.
opportunities. Moreover, technology can be a Initiatives that provide tablets and internet
distraction. I've seen students who are supposed access to underprivileged schools are
to be researching history end up browsing becoming more common. For those with
social media or playing games. And let's not learning disabilities, technology offers
customizable experiences to cater to their
overlook the potential health implications of
needs. It prepares us for the future job market,
prolonged screen time. I advocate for a
which will be tech-driven. Sure, there are
moderate approach where technology
challenges like screen addiction, but these can
complements education rather than dominating
be mitigated with structured use and breaks.
it. Traditional learning methods still have a
To me, the benefits far outweigh the cons. As
place in our classrooms, and we must maintain technology evolves, so should our education
a balance to ensure all students receive a fair system, embracing the tools that will shape the
and equal education. future!
 Question 1

Prepare a speech for your school's annual debate on the impact of technology on education.
In your speech, you should:
 Review and assess the viewpoints presented in both Text A and Text B.
 Offer your own perspective on the use of technology in educational settings, drawing on
the arguments made in the texts.
Base your speech on what you have read in both texts but be careful to use your own words.
Address both of the bullet points.
Begin your speech as ‘Good morning everyone.’

Write about 250 to 350 words.

Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer, and up to 15 marks
for the quality of your writing.
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