Nowadays, people communicate through text messages probably more than any other way. I think this is because everyone has a phone with them at all times. Smartphones have the unique ability to send and receive messages and emails. Text messaging and emails keep us in touch no matter where we are in the world. It takes just a split second for our messages or emails to be sent. In my opinion, using text messaging, emails, and any other forms of online communications will allow us to have discussions with people from around the world. "Skype in the Classroom, from York to Antarctica," it opens up opportunities for us to learn from professionals. A class of 3rd grade students chatted with a scientist through Skype who is in Antarctica studying penguins. Lastly, these technologies can be used to start an online lecture and class discussion.
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/localnews/ci_24976145/skype-classroom-from-york-antarctica
I enjoy that the 3rd grade students talked to the scientist through Skype. It is an interesting way of teaching them. However, people have been relying on this form of communication too much. You should check out the article, "Study: Texting while walking affects your balance." There is some interesting stuff there that shows how people have taken this just a tad bit far.
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