Technology can be used in many ways. Technology has made it possible to improve the business, medical, as well as transportation industries. Technology is what made today’s innovations possible. FaceTiming allows for distant relatives to be notified via FaceTiming. Initially, you would send postcards or letters. A response would take up to a week. Technology has been a part of many peoples’ lives for years. The world continues its transformation through technology. Many technological advances have been made, such as better communication between teachers and students, and improved learning. However, major problems are being created by the internet, such as a lack or social interaction, and severe health problems.
Studies show that students prefer classes that use technology to communicate with teachers. EdTech editor Corey Murray wrote that 74% of teachers surveyed felt technology was key to expanding their classroom content. Online lessons can be posted to assist students in their learning and teachers can provide digital resources for further education. Students also indicated that they felt that a consistent approach to CMS use was needed when asked if online course management systems were productive. Multiple interviews revealed that CMS has helped students to track their grades, get feedback from teachers, and work with other peers. It has also improved teacher-student interactions. It has made it possible for students to find information faster. Additionally, technology has contributed to student learning and increased communication between teachers and students. The ability to use gestures and bodylanguage to build relationships is a key component of social skills. Patricia Greenfield, a UCLA psychologist, says that college students feel most connected to one another when they talk face-to-face and less distant when they text or message. People can communicate quickly through the internet, but it is difficult to start or maintain a conversation face-to-face. Social tension can be caused by technology. Social isolation can lead to isolation. David Cordani, CEO of a company that provides health services, discovered that young people who use social media the most often experience loneliness more than those who use it less. People’s lives have been negatively affected by social media. People become more attached to their smartphones than they are to making new friends or connecting with their families. Teens are most likely to use apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook. These apps let you request friends to increase your “friends”. Jagdish Khuchandani, a professor in health science, says that while they may have 500 “friends,” when they are in dire need of one, they find no one. However, isolation does not mean feeling isolated. Social media can consume a lot of time, leaving little time for family and friends.
Technology has created many physical problems like obesity and decreased sleep. It is important to get enough sleep, given that students often stay up late and check their phones. Gene Block (UCLA Chancellor) states, “Fifty-years ago, an adult would get eight and a/half hours sleep. Nowadays, we get less that seven hours each night.” The brain can retain lots of information so it is essential to get rest. But technology has also made it harder for people to get that sleep. Technology can also lead to obesity and stress. The bright lights from any device used at night by children can trigger a hormone called Ghrelin which stimulates appetite and causes people to eat more. According to studies, teens who watched TV for at least five hours a day were more likely to be obese than those who did not. Technology is the reason obesity is so common. As technology becomes more accessible, obesity and other physical problems will increase.
Technology is constantly evolving, which makes communication easier between students/teachers, but it also has negative effects for people’s well-being and health. Students can now check their grades after taking a test, work together on group projects, or email their teachers questions. It’s clear that technology offers many educational opportunities, both in and out of the classroom. Technology is a factor in obesity and poor verbal communication. It is important to practice how to have a face-to-face conversation now, as high school students will be asked for interviews for jobs or colleges in the future. It is important to live a healthy lifestyle. This means limiting your use of electronic devices. The negative effects of technology use outweigh their benefits, so it is time for us to think about the consequences.
