American high school students use a computer almost every single day. This was not Sharon’s high school reality. Sharon is a University of Oregon student from Uganda. She explained to me that although there were computers at her high school, she only got the opportunity to use one about once a month. One computer was shared among roughly 200 students. Cell phones were created in the 70’s but weren’t actually common in Uganda until the 90’s. The use of technology there is much different. Although they have all of the technology that we consider normal in the US, it is not as nearly as prevalent. One of the benefits of this is that here is no issue with teens becoming addicted to social media and instead kids spend lots of time outside playing.
Many people there will only see a computer about once a week. Sharon said that she wasn’t even allowed a phone until she was 18. However, she did get a laptop when she was sixteen and her family had technology in the house. They had a TV, radio, computer, and her parents owned cell phones. When she came to the US she was surprised to see how all of the students in school had cell phones. Even little kids have their ipads, ipods, laptops, and more. One reason why technology isn’t as common in Uganda as it is in the US, might be because of the WiFi. WiFi in Uganda is very expensive and not very efficient. The hot spots are rare and work pretty poorly. Which makes it a lot more difficult to use cellphones and technology 20 years ago, people in Uganda didn’t use computers or cellphones at all. The only technology that was somewhat common were phone booths. Even today, many people in Uganda believe that having technology and cellphones limit our creativity and ability of a big imagination. Sharon says that ever since she moved to the US she has become so reliant on technology and can find her self glued to her cell phone 24/7. She says that social media is an enjoyable but, draining thing. It can keep in contact with her friends and family but, it can also keep her from being productive.
In “Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction” by Matt Richtel, the writer follows a high school student Vishal Singh as well as other school mates and their experiences with technology. In Vishal’s school Woodside High School principal David Reilly “is determined to engage these 21st-century students.” He has asked teachers to engage with their students through building their own Web sites and principal Reilly has secured grants for he’s school to get a multimedia center. The writer also explains while technology is good for students learning it has become a problem with their academics and other curriculums are suffering because of students lack of interest. Technology has its benefits as well disadvantages for students.
Because technology affects teenagers in school, where most of the time they cannot even use their phones, it most definitely affects their social life outside of school, where they are allowed to use it. In a TedTalk by Sherry Turkle, “our little devices, those little devices in our pockets, are so psychologically powerful that they don't only change what we do, they change who we are”. One of the biggest side effects of technology is that it creates new social challenges, making teenagers less sociable in the world. Teenagers are often confused on reality versus the real world; they think everything that happens on the phones happens in the real world, which makes it harder to adjust to the changes as they grow up. When teenagers are too busy playing on their phone, taking pictures, or texting, they are often time ignoring people around them. That is why adults think that teenagers are stubborn and ignorant because they cannot go twenty minutes without checking their phones. Some of the challenges it creates is the lack of communication, decrease in attention spans and distraction, changes in behavior, and causes addictions. Communication is an important skill to have in the work force. It shows employers that teenagers can easily work with anybody and that they have the ability to communicate both written and verbally. But because teenagers are so attached to their phone and reluctant to putting it
...ts in the United States and the American education has been found that Most of teenagers in Thailand use internet for learning 93%.Likewise,American teenagers use internet for learning 95%.Therefore the result this can explain that, the teenager of both country have interest about using internet for education considerably.
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Almost every child between the ages of eight and twelve is getting cell phones. The average home in America has as many televisions as they do people. Only 20% of American homes do not have a computer. Technology is quickly becoming a new way of life. The amount of time people spend on their devices is growing rapidly.
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Technology is the improving of tools, machined, systems, gadgets and organization methods to provide solution to a problem to achieve a desire or better ultimatum. Examples include the advancement of the call box to emergence of smart phones in this digital era.
In today’s technology driven world, internet access is not the only consideration or determining factor for academic success. Additional opportunities to access technology, both software and hardware, is an important component in overall readiness skills for today’s youth. Not having access to other devices may negatively impact the academic success of a student. Technology exposure at an early age can help to ensure our students remain competitive compared to other students
One reason to consider the introduction of cell phones in learning is to promote digital etiquette, a concept that is foreign to most people. According to Liz Kolb (the author of “Toys to Tools”) Digital etiquette is “a basic set of rules you should follow in order to make the internet better for others, and better for you.” Kolb says in her book that “an educator’s job is to help students navigate and stay safe in their media world”. Students often are unaware to the consequences of their use and misuse of technology. Currently, many students do not overthink about protecting their own privacy. For example 55% of students do not care whether the digital material they use is copyrighted. Students ages 10 to 17 often do not take in appropriate cell phone use. According to Kolb “While nine out of ten 10- to 17- year olds believe that they are courteous on their cell phones, 52% admit to sending text messages at the movie theater, while 28% admit to sending texts at the dinner table.” These statistics show that teens are unaware with cell pho...
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Technology use was on the rise but has shown a significant increased rate in recent years. Technology was a beneficial tool that was used on a daily basis. Technology industries had developed many devices like computers, laptops, smartphones, iPods, and many other devices that made technology easier to access from anywhere and anytime. Technology expanded every day and the usage increased which had an effect on society especially targeting teens. Teens abused the use of technology that caused them to have serious problems mentally and physically. Teens mainly focused on technology use and caused a social disconnection from the real world. Technology use has a negative effect on teens by causing health problems and social disconnection.
Everywhere you go, teens seem to be glued to their phones, tablets, or computers. Technology is an addiction that does not seem to be going away any time soon. According to the Washington Post, teens can spend up to seven or more hours on their digital devices a day and the usage is still increasing. Not surprisingly enough, more than a third of all teenagers own a cellphone, ranging from a smart phone or just a plain old-school flip phone. But can spending all that time on their computers and smart devices be such a bad thing? Today’s easy access, always on world presents a wealth of opportunity for teens as students, but also challenges them to retain them essential humanity and unique personalities.
Technology is everywhere. It is in community phones, computers, and radios. No matter where you go or who you meet, technology will be there. America has become dependant on technology, so much that it has become useful for giving punishments to children. (By taking their phone, music device, or computer away.) Many have grown accustomed, to having internet when and where they want it. However, it wasn’t always like this, not even a decade ago phones were still being created, more developed, and improved. All of technology was still in the, “construction” zone. With society on its toes waiting to see the new creations that they could use. If technology has come this far from the 1990’s, then it can only go further increasing America’s dependency on it.
Technology has come so far over the years. It started off as just a way of finding food and shelter, and now it has evolved into something bigger, better, and amazing. Something that can't be lived without anymore. Families all over the world use it to stay in touch and to survive, and now the need is being passed down from generation to generation. However, as Zwagstraa said, "We must not delude ourselves into thinking that more computer use increases academic achievement." Because now, students expect to have the future of their dreams; their dream job, dream house, dream family. But education is the key that ties it all together to make it possible. Why throw that all away just for a moments pleasure and entertainment online? Focus on what matters.