Technology has played a major role in the writing community. It has made it easier to be a published writer and to casually write. Computers and the internet provide an effective medium between everyday writing and it's circulation to readers which has allowed the practice of writing to be more convenient and accessible.
The article states that elders have started using email more and more. Technology has changed so much in their lifetime. With majority of the population being younger than them, the advancements have forced the elderly to learn how to use technology to communicate with those younger than them. For example, my grandparents and I Skype on a normal basis. However, until a few months ago, they not know how to operate the technology that they use to Skype (iPad). I have to call them and they need to hear it ring in order to use it. In a way, these calls have helped them learn how to utilize technology more and more, and now they use the iPad to text and email me. This technology has increased the number of people who partake in everyday writing and sharing.
In addition to allowing an easier medium for the composition of different everyday texts, technology has allowed us to advance our everyday writing. We now have the ability to look up information, confirm our ideas, and communicate with sources. This has helped in many regards. As a college student with limited access to television and the news, I rely on the unreliable sources of Facebook and Twitter for my news. The everyday texts that make up my news that I see on my newsfeed, is able to be verified with just a few clicks on google.
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