Technology damages minds

Advancements in technology have impacted the world in a lot of positive ways.
On school campuses, technology has given kids an opportunity to experience new convenient ways of learning course material.
It has also allowed students to become more independent in their learning.
Technology has also allowed the opportunity for more distractions in the classroom and cheating on assignments as well.
In addition, technology has also created a sense of social disconnect among individuals.
In an article by Pamela Deloatch, a writer for edudemic.com, more negative effects of technology on teens were examined.
Deloatch also looked at ways that would help overcome the negative effects to the overuse or inappropriate use of technology as well.
For the next three weeks, we will examine each of the points that’s Deloatch made in hopes to bring awareness to our readers about the issue.
In the article, Deloatch said 95 percent of teens, age 12-17, spend at least some time throughout their day online.
Despite all the time scanning information however, whether it be for research or a social media post, the teens found it hard to remember the content they viewed.
Another flaw that technnology has introduced is the use of imagination and critical thinking by teens.
Critical thinking skills are essential in today’s age.
Without children developing those type of skills, they are left to be dependent on their parents and/or someone else for the remainder of their lives.
In order to prevent the lack of critical thinking and use of imagination, Deloatch suggests monitoring the use of technology and learning from others about how to use technology responsibly.
By monitoring the use of technology, a child is able to have someone keep them in check one might say. Someone is there helping them with reducing their time using technology.
Likewise, by learning from others on how to use technology more responsibly, a child is able to experience the happenings around them, and develop essential critical thinking skills.