Technology Reflection

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Whether we like it or not, technology is everywhere we turn. The advancement of technology has 

brought great strides for our society in many ways (medically, educationally, socially). It has brought 

opportunities for our society that we have only dreamed of until now. But I think the question for 

many of us is, "Where do we draw the line with technology". While technology has allowed for the 

advancement of our society in many ways, it has also severely impacted us in a negative way. For 

instance, I see all too often situations in which people would rather devote their attention to their 

cellphone rather than interacting with the people right in front of them. This is a major issue in my 

opinion because we are losing valuable connections with people that can't be felt through a computer 

or phone. Another major issue that I've noticed, especially in schools, is that cellphones remain to be 

a major distraction despite the students not being allowed to use them. Our youth is becoming so 

dependent on these cellphones that they are not only comprising their time, but also their education. 

While technology has its place in education, we need to look at the bigger picture, is it helping us or 

hurting us more? While there are many arguments for either side, I think it all depends on the type of 

person using the technology and how they use it. This is where we, as future teachers, parents, or role 

models to our youth, come in and educate them on all aspects of technology, and how to use it in a 

useful and beneficial way. 

Comments

  1. Kayla DeHerreraDecember 10, 2018 at 5:58 PM

    I have to agree, cell phones give us all too much availability sometimes. This becomes a distraction that we all know too well, missed chances at conversation or bonding with those around us. Many parents do often feel I think, where is the line for too little or too much technology with their children. We don't want to hinder their progress in this modern world but we hesitate t think about whats best and then forget the skills and lessons from the past that are still so valuable for us all to remember. We will have to all decide how to implement and use technology to the best of our ability as teachers while making sure it is still beneficial along the way.

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  2. Larkin MeltabargerDecember 10, 2018 at 6:10 PM

    I completely agree with you, some people don't even know how to hold a conversation any more. It makes you wonder how they are going to act when they have to get a job, sure there are jobs where you don't have to interact with people but the majority of the time you do. How will people be able to have relationships and build families if they can't even talk face to face.

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  3. Kaylee JohnsonDecember 10, 2018 at 6:24 PM

    That is very true technology is in almost every aspect of our lives. We definitely need to make sure we do not overuse our technologies. As teachers we can certainly make good role models for a healthy use of technology.

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  4. Cheng-HsienDecember 11, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    I have the great concern regarding the technology use in the new generation. It has affected people's cognitive and emotional state as people indulged in the online world. Many syndromes and names have been "invented" due to the technology addict which lead to the foreseen chaos in human behaviors. As I enjoy the great convenience of technology, I am concerned more that will human be "eradicated " by technology?

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