In Norway, where just about everyone sends text messages on their cellphones, 50 percent of Norwegian teachers are concerned that:
“The use of abbreviations, English and slang in text messaging is affecting pupils written work,” according to a column by Rémi Gamba.
Thanks to Editorsweblog.org for the pointer.
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Leonard Witt is the Robert D. Fowler Distinguished Chair in Communication at Kennesaw State University and the chief blogger of PJNet. His academic interests include public and citizen journalism and how to get citizens' voices heard. He has spent most of his professional career as an award-winning journalist.