I just heard that apparently texting, twittering, facebooking, instant messaging and the use of social networking sites are being blamed for the skyrocketing number of postsecondary students that can't write properly. The University of Waterloo says that 1/3 of students can't pass an english proficiency test.
To some degree I do agree that they are to be blamed. I personally have never used certain internet slang associated with these tools ("u", "da" etc)....I've always fully typed my words out (except for the occasional "lol" or emoticon)...it doesn't take that much more effort to type out "you" vs "u". Since we're constantly attached to our technology, eventually our bad habits become commonplace.
I've editted and marked submitted assignments that incorporated "u", "txt", lol, :0, :), ;) etc. I would never use internet slang in an essay or assignment.
You can use the symbols in your convos etc however not in assignments of professional work! Don't be lazy, use proper words and grammar! It's not that hard. I feel sorry for the children that have only grown up with using internet slang. It's as if though they're learning internet slang before they actually learn to write properly!
We've been lucky in that our parents and grandparents took the time to teach us to read and write properly (not leaving us to depend on the declining level of education). We were always encouraged to use proper grammar and words when typing and writing and not internet slang.
Some of the kids today only know to use internet slang. I feel sorry for them because ultimately it will make things difficult for them in school (well maybe not, because as with each passing year the level of education decreases that is until you hit university or college!).
Use real words people! Don't be lazy, type "you" and not "u". It isn't that much more effort!
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