Technology's Impact on Modern Life

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Technology has influenced modern life in many ways and with its every advancement; people may find themselves wondering how these things are possible. Wireless devices are in such constant use every day from people in the medical field to the average individual. However, society may eventually suffer adverse effects from the over use of wireless technology devices, even for the purpose of education. While it is not surprising that digital media can take learning experiences to another level, and spark creativity in students as well, this type of learning does not come without great cost. Mark Blankenship, who is a writer for higher education, states that although students who have specific learning needs can learn at their own pace and also bear the responsibility for their own education needs, extra training is needed for the teachers to become more media literate(40.) In addition, oral class participation and sharing will tend to happen less because of the loss o personal contact (Blankenship 41.) However, using the social media in class for some students is not only a valuable way to participate in class but an equally essential tool to prepare for their career (Blankenship 41). Being able to complete tasks in a timely manner is helpful in most professions. Therefore, multitasking has become necessary to keep up with the fast pace that most people face on a daily basis. Having the capacity to attend several things at once is somewhat thought to be a talent until one considers the drawback of how impersonal the outcome can be (Wallis, Cole, Steptoe, & Dale 3). While research proves that the wireless technology is beneficial in the workplace and schools, perhaps the primary concern is its effect on the individual’s interaction... ... middle of paper ... ...going to rot your brain, it is what you are not doing that is going to rot your life.(8) The invention of wireless technology was to improve modern life in many ways; however, the lack of limiting one’s use will make life harder. Works Cited Blankenship, Mark. "How Social Media Can and Should Impact Higher Education." Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education. 21. (Nov. 29 2010): 39-42. Print. Sarah Sturmon Dale, et al. "The Multitasking Generation. (Cover story)." Time 167.13 (2006): 48-55. Shankar, Kalpana. "Wind, Water, and Wi-Fi: New Trends in Community Informatics and Disaster Management." Information Society 24.2 (2008): 116-120. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 30 Oct.2011 Zhao, Shanyang, and David Elesh. "COPRESENCE AS 'BEING WITH'." Information, Communication & Society 11.4 (2008): 565-583. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 30 Oct. 2011.

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