For those of you that are bored of reading long articles, here is an extremely engaging video about how phones are negatively impacting us. There are more sides to the issue of digital technology than the negative ones but this video argues that instead of obliterating phones, we should begin taking “smartphone vacations”, a break…
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Phones are making teens better behaved and less hedonistic
This Economist article talks about how teens are drinking less, getting into less trouble and having less sex than 20 years ago perhaps because their social needs are being met through technology. Parents are able to supervise their teens more now than ever with constant access to technology like location and data tracking apps. “Social media allow…
I am addicted to my phone, so what?
I am addicted to my iPhone. I try to limit myself by refraining from downloading any social media but I make an exception for Instagram. Just one social media app and I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m constantly thinking about which of my adventures are post worthy, which pictures would attract the most likes,…
Happy Holidays!!
Happy holidays everyone! Here’s a hilarious poem about Santa getting addicted to his iPhone…which is actually an anagram of Twas The Night Before Christmas….Enjoy!
How texting effects conversations, or does it…
This is a great article about how teenagers are learning to be able to make eye contact while typing. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/27/opinion/sunday/stop-googling-lets-talk.html?_r=0
Kids aren't the only ones who need screen-time limits
Here is an article about how parents are the ones that need limits on screen time, not just the kids.
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dumb phones are now "hip"
Wow, who new that dumb phones are now the “hip” thing!
Tech and kids
Here is an interesting article that I read on the Moving to Learn website talking about the effects of technology on young children.