Does Your Digital Life Have Side Effects?

Several recent Times articles have looked at different effects of heavy use of technology. The side effects that your digital life is having an impact of some people real life. Such as affecting multitasking, memory and fostering the appearance or reality of technology addiction. Some people feel left out or jealous of there friends, from activities when they look at Facebook.
I personally don't because I can go out, but kids who have parents that like them in the house may tend to get jealous. Or feel like they need to go out,or try and fit in. When it should be about being yourself, not fitting in. At times I do have trouble remembering material when I'm interrupted from studying by checking in online, on my twitter and facebook notifications.
My mother sometimes wonder about why I stay online for long, but its just me interacting with my friends. I'm not doing any thing inappropriate, I know the side affects of the usage of computer. But I believe I do positive things, I'm not a jealous person. If I have to study, I'll stay off facebook, some kids are addicted to being on the computer so its hard for them to focus.

The Exterminator

Imagine a world with no homework: A Q and A with Alfie Kohn - Do you think that homework has made you a better student? Is homework necessary or just a waste of time? Daily Objectives:

No, I do not think homework has made me a better student.  Homework is just a waste of time for me, because when I do it I hurry up, I'm not focus and I'm already tired from school it doesn't matter to me.

Mee

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: (100 Points) Watch the video: What is wrong with the way kids are educated today? Why is school often considered boring by students? How should the educational system be changed to meet the needs of the 21st century economy? Why do you think that eduction needs to change?

I believe the problem in the way kids are educated today is by education level, taking a  test when anyone can cheat, we should be  put in classes due to our personality and the way we interact or the things we like. School is normally considered boring to students, because of the teacher's  personality if the excited about teaching, we will be as well. If there not and just assigning us a bunch of work everyday, its starts to become less fun or even if it doesn't  interest us. Educational system be changed to meet the needs of the 21st century economy by having us put our income in to get the change that we want,and input more fun programs. I think that eduction needs to change so everyone and not having some people fail . 

Watch the Video - Do you think that technology has increased teenage depression and loneliness or does technology help to relieve depression and loneliness?

I don't think technology has increased teenage depression , if a child is already depress for her own personal reason then she'll stay like that. I believe technology help to relieve depression and loneliness, if your bored you can go unto the internet and interact with your friends or family.