Technologically Surrounded
Technology has progressively become an enormous part of our everyday lives. Between the Internet, television, and countless handheld devices available, technology has effectively altered our sense of people, time, and space. Society has increasingly become more and more dependent on technological advances and creations. Numerous aspects of our daily lives, such as communication, business, and education are constantly changing due to the rapid advancements in technology. This rapid change could potentially be harmful to adolescents and society as a whole. As a result of the increased use of technology throughout the years, society has become lazy, dependent, and unable to effectively think without the aid of a technological device. In many ways, modern technology has had the effect of making us work harder, just to stay in the same place.
Technology is becoming integrated into school systems rapidly all around the world. Though many believe this will positively effect the student’s education, it will more than likely create a technological dependency that the student will retain throughout his or her educational career. Children who are taught to use computers and modern technology at such a young age will eventually lack basic skills such as writing and social skills (Corkern). Children and teenagers have become accustomed to using slang when text messaging or e-mailing each other. The use of slang continues into school work and everyday writing, diminishing the use of proper grammar.
The increased use of technology in schools also has a negative impact on the development of social skills. Children cannot acquire necessary social skills through a computer. Proper greetings and eye contac...
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...en and paper completely disintegrates from schools and businesses, and are replaced by laptops and tablets. Technology is merely a tool and we decide whether or not it controls our lives.
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