Are We Too Dependent on Computers
Are We Too Dependent on Computers? By: Sabrina Gopar Corro
Since their invention, people far and wide have become increasingly dependent on computers. Computers have found their way into just about every aspect of our lives, and in most cases, they make things easier for us. They allow us to work from home, socialize with our friends and family who live too far away to visit, and they provide a stress relief when we come home from school or work and just want to have some fun. But as we increasingly rely on computers to get through the day, the question begs to be answered: have we become too dependent on computers? As most of us can agree, the world is overused with technology making it a necessity in modern day life. As demonstrated on the image, the use of technology is practically addicting, making it almost a drug resulting in many different hazardous dangers/effects. Despite the many benefits of computers, there are also a number of arguments against them, one of which is the negative effect some believe they are having on children’s education. Illiteracy is a growing issue, and many say that computers are to blame. In the past few years, many teachers have taken to shuffling their students off to a computer to type out short, quick assignments that could easily be written out by hand. While this isn’t much of an issue for older students, it is an issue for the younger students who are just learning to read and write. Regardless of how much we’re coming to rely on computers, printing and handwriting are a necessary skill to have. But typing out assignments has an effect on more than just the ability to print — it can also negatively impact their spelling and grammar. While most programs now have spell- and grammar-check, they are not infallible. Furthermore, information is often more easily and accurately remembered when children have to spend a
Since their invention, people far and wide have become increasingly dependent on computers. Computers have found their way into just about every aspect of our lives, and in most cases, they make things easier for us. They allow us to work from home, socialize with our friends and family who live too far away to visit, and they provide a stress relief when we come home from school or work and just want to have some fun. But as we increasingly rely on computers to get through the day, the question begs to be answered: have we become too dependent on computers? As most of us can agree, the world is overused with technology making it a necessity in modern day life. As demonstrated on the image, the use of technology is practically addicting, making it almost a drug resulting in many different hazardous dangers/effects. Despite the many benefits of computers, there are also a number of arguments against them, one of which is the negative effect some believe they are having on children’s education. Illiteracy is a growing issue, and many say that computers are to blame. In the past few years, many teachers have taken to shuffling their students off to a computer to type out short, quick assignments that could easily be written out by hand. While this isn’t much of an issue for older students, it is an issue for the younger students who are just learning to read and write. Regardless of how much we’re coming to rely on computers, printing and handwriting are a necessary skill to have. But typing out assignments has an effect on more than just the ability to print — it can also negatively impact their spelling and grammar. While most programs now have spell- and grammar-check, they are not infallible. Furthermore, information is often more easily and accurately remembered when children have to spend a