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Modern electronics in education:yay or nay?
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The increasing popularity of handheld devices among students has raised awareness in our modern society, but their widespread use has left us to consider the pros and cons of how these gadgets impact students’ social and academic lives.
Having a social life is extremely important for students. We might all agree that talking face-to-face is the best way to communicate, but, since our fast-paced lives and busy schedules leave less room for bonding with friends, it’s not the most convenient. Gadgets, such as smartphones, allow us to stay connected socially and have made communication among students much easier. However, the convenience of texting has replaced talking in person to an unhealthy extent. More and more students are not communicating effectively with peers because of the lack of direct interaction.
The number of gadgets students have at their disposal has significantly increased in the last five years. Students are receiving expensive phones, iPods and other devices at relatively young ages. On one hand, these gadgets are a source of entertainment and exposure to popular culture and society. On the other hand, students who own such gadgets tend to be at greater risk of distraction from their schoolwork. Also, schools have become a place for comparing the latest gadgets between students, causing social pressures to own the latest phone or tablet, rather than focusing on academics and bonding over interests.
In the end, gadgets are a great tool for keeping students connected, but students should learn to be tech-savvy without letting these gadgets take over their social and academic lives.
(Lauren Ren is a Concordia student.)
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