Tech addiction 17.3.
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Definitions
Technology includes phones, laptops and equipment that may be used individually or in
institutions such as hospitals.
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Tech addiction interests me because tech and AI is the future
AI is when you teach computers to become intelligent like humans, it is a great way of storing
information. Some people take advantage of AI and become lazy, getting AI to do work for them.
Overdependence is similar to addiction, you need something and cannot live without it. You are
no longer independent, many people depend on tech for their work and study but we cannot
overdepend it.
Tech can be destructive and isolating if you miss out on nature, creating mental health problems.
Fresh air, calming trees and aesthetically beautiful flowers can really boost one’s morale.
Neglect is when a vulnerable person is not looked after properly. Parents should ensure children
enjoy their childhood and learn about adulthood and independence in a holistic way.
Concepts
• Platforms are applications such as Twitter that can be used across multiple
devices.
• Dopamine is a feel good chemical that is released into your brain if you smoke or
use an addictive drug. Research has helped us see that technology can be
addictive if overused.
• Posture can be dangerous if you are continuously online, “textneck” can be an
injury caused by overuse of mobile phones.
• Being hyperconnected can help working from home but can create very different
friendships.
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Survey update.
Survey Year 9
1. How many smart devices do you own personally?
2. How many shared devices are there in your household?
3. How much screen time do you use per day?
4. Do you think tech addiction is real?
5. What does the term “in denial” mean?
6. Do you think that some of your friends spend too much time on the internet?
7. Can too much time on the net develop into tech addiction?
8. What could be the consequences of severe tech addiction?
9. How can tech addiction be overcome?
10. What routines would you put in place as an online school student to ensure you
don’t spend too much time online?
Survey Year 5
1. How many smart devices do you own personally?
2. How many shared devices are there in your household?
3. How much screen time do you use per day?
4. Do you think that some of your friends spend too much time on the internet?
5. Can too much time on the net develop into tech addiction?
1.
Specification
a. Raising local awareness of the global issue of ‘technology addiction’
b. What is technology addiction? Does this affect you, your friends and
your family?
c. You could run ‘technology detox’ or technology free week with your
friends and come to together to discuss the pros and cons of the
experience.
d. Use the outcome of this experience to run a small campaign about
technology addiction.
e. Run a series of events in a local cafe where mobile phones must be
switched off upon entering.
Specification
a. Raising local awareness of the global issue of ‘technology addiction’
1. What is technology addiction?
2. What are the symptoms?
3.
Specification
b. Does this affect you, your friends and your family?
Specification
c. You could run ‘technology detox’ or technology free week with your
friends and come to together to discuss the pros and cons of the
experience.
Specification
d. Use the outcome of this experience to run a small campaign about
technology addiction.
Specification
e. Run a series of events in a local cafe where mobile phones must be
switched off upon entering.
