Last year when the new iPhone 5 came out, I remember seeing a large crowd of people waiting outside the Apple Store for its arrival. I did not understand why so many people would waste hours out of their day just standing in line, but then I realized the society I live in.
My generation is known for its technological advances, as we grew up with computers at home and TV’s with over five hundred different channels. Students today literally have everything at their fingertips, and for them it would be absolutely crazy to live without their cell phones and constant access to the internet. Technology has certainly made an impact on society by changing the way we learn and interact with one another, but does it really make life better?
Technology has transformed the way teachers educate and, of course, the way students learn. It has made it easier for teachers …show more content…
Communication, entertainment and the ability to make life manageable from technology can turn out to be an interference in the classroom. Various kinds of entertainment from mobile devices, including games, texting or surfing the internet distract students from the curriculum. They have become so used to using their cellular devices in the classroom that if they hear their phone go off, nothing is stopping them from answering that text message. These devices can also be a major distraction at home. It is difficult for students to concentrate on one task at a time when they have a cell phone in one hand, the TV going and music playing, all while they are procrastinating on their English paper. Students that multitask are convinced that they are great at it, but in reality, their grades would be exceptionally better if they were to focus on one thing at a time. That means eliminating the distractions at school and at home would be a beneficial adjustment for students to
My generation is known for its technological advances, as we grew up with computers at home and TV’s with over five hundred different channels. Students today literally have everything at their fingertips, and for them it would be absolutely crazy to live without their cell phones and constant access to the internet. Technology has certainly made an impact on society by changing the way we learn and interact with one another, but does it really make life better?
Technology has transformed the way teachers educate and, of course, the way students learn. It has made it easier for teachers …show more content…
Communication, entertainment and the ability to make life manageable from technology can turn out to be an interference in the classroom. Various kinds of entertainment from mobile devices, including games, texting or surfing the internet distract students from the curriculum. They have become so used to using their cellular devices in the classroom that if they hear their phone go off, nothing is stopping them from answering that text message. These devices can also be a major distraction at home. It is difficult for students to concentrate on one task at a time when they have a cell phone in one hand, the TV going and music playing, all while they are procrastinating on their English paper. Students that multitask are convinced that they are great at it, but in reality, their grades would be exceptionally better if they were to focus on one thing at a time. That means eliminating the distractions at school and at home would be a beneficial adjustment for students to