Why Screen Free Week Should Not Be Considered

Why “Screen Free Week” Should Not Be Considered
Does technology negatively affect us, or does it inflict beneficial learning capabilities? The wide use of technology entwined around our lives, especially at school, has definitely changed the way we operate. Without doubt, this contentious topic has intrigued several minds, including parents and staff at Sonora High School. In fact, they believe that by participating in “Shut Down Your Screen Week,” a national event demanding a week off all electronic devices, students would open up their minds beyond screens. While many argue that by being engaged to this event, students will be more productive and creative, I on the other hand, believe it’s an incompetent idea because technology is a key aspect
As the world becomes increasingly more technology-dependent, it's even more necessary that to be successful, students must learn to be handy with technology. On top of being able to search through a variety of job listings that will spark interest the most, being good with technology is a sharp skill that can be listed to create strong resumes now that every job is involved in the use of technology. Although majority of students know word processing as second nature, knowing how to use specific softwares and technology can make an employer feel better about spending the extra money to hire instead of worrying about tightening the company’s budget even more. The reason behind this is because employers want to save not only money, but time as well, on someone already trained. In an article called, “Benefits of Technology in the Classroom,” by Janelle Cox, an education writer, states, “ Ed-tech in the classroom prepares students for their future and sets them up for this increasing digital economy” (Cox). This means that the more technology students are used to, will have its