Is it OK to be Bored?
Being bored in a digital age Chances are, you have said or thought, “I’m bored!” in the recent past. With smart phones everywhere, people often reflexively pick up their device as soon as there is a lull. It feels good to always have something to engage in; however, are we missing out on the documented […]
Technology Addiction Class Discussion
Teacher Instructions NOTE: Teacher instructions and class discussion questions are visible to teacher ONLY. Read the definition of addiction and the warning signs of technology addiction. Afterwards have a class discussion using the following class discussion questions: Class Discussion: Can you relate to any of these symptoms? If you have had any of these symptoms, […]
Compare Technology Addiction to Cigarette Addiction – Class Activity/Assignment
Class Activity Is social media addictive to tweens and teens just like nicotine? Read these articles and look for similarities and differences between tobacco and social media. http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/study-is-facebook-more-addictive-than-alcohol-or-cigarettes/ https://the84.org/get-the-facts/tobacco-executive-quotes/ http://www.businessinsider.com/screen-time-limits-bill-gates-steve-jobs-red-flag-2017-10 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jan/12/tech-bosses-kids-time-smartphones-parents-mental-health Class Discussion or Short Essay Writing Assignment: What are the similarities between being addicted to cigarettes and technology/social media addiction? Did this make […]
Are You Addicted to Your Device? – Class Discussion
Signs of Technology Addiction Remember that unlike other illnesses, doctors cannot use a blood test or x-ray to diagnose addiction to gaming and social media. There are signs of addiction, however, that mental healthcare specialists look for when determining whether someone is addicted to the internet. Dr. Kimberly Young, Clinical Director of the Center for […]
