Addiction-
The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice forming to such an extent that its censsation causes severe trauma.
Addiction in any aspect can cause a multitude of problems. At the mention of an "addict", most assume the involvement of drug or alcohol abuse. What isn't realized is the fact that technology will soon be the leading cause of addiction.
The overload of technology access such as cell phones, internet, and the availability of music and movie downloads has people everywhere obsessed with the digital world. Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace are just a few personal websites that are being abused and can lead to major problems in relationships, the workplace, and can even cause death due to cyber bullying.
Education is playing a vital role in contributing to this issue. Students are required to use technology on a daily basis. "Paperless classrooms" are becoming very popular among many teachers nationaly and even globally. Many students complain and argue that technology is not the best way to learn. The availability of technology also leaves a number of students at a disadvantage.
The positives of living in a digital world are still cucial to society, however, the rapid rise of our dependency on technology is frightening.
If our society is becoming more and more dependent on technology, isn't it critical that schools prepare students for this world? An adult that is crippled by technology will be virtually unemployable in ten years.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The goal of school is to prepare students for the future. But at the same time, the article mentioned that kids are becoming nonverbal and are unable to communicate other than through a source of technology.
ReplyDeletePersonal interviews, for example, do not involve the use of technology. Without the ability to verbally communicate, how would someone be rightfully chosen for a job?