Y1 Technology Workshop 2012
- 1. W E L C O M E ! :D
- 2. Game time
- 4. VIDEO
- 5. Objectives •To raise awareness about the possible consequences that the excessive usage of technological devices may bring about • Recognize such symptoms • Propose possible solutions • To urge people to maintain healthy relationships despite the advent of technology
- 6. DO YOU Use electronic devices constantly?
- 7. DO YOU Hence give your family/friends less attention?
- 8. DO YOU Notice that many are often fixated to their electronic devices?
- 9. DO YOU Realise that it is a problem?
- 10. DO put a stop to this? Wish to YOU
- 11. VIDEO (using technology to communicate)
- 12. Problem at hand. •Technology is an integral part of our society. •Difficult for students to detach themselves away from their devices during supposed “interaction time” with others. • Too absorbed into online activity • Tend to neglect the presence of others around them.
- 13. Problem at hand. •Mind-set is altered such that the importance of social interaction is undermined. • Technology acts as deterrence. • Hinders bonding between family and friends.
- 14. (symptoms of addiction) VIDEO • Watch from 00.00 to 00.36s • Discuss whether such occurrences happen around you/in your daily lives?
- 15. Checklist of symptoms - Use your electronic devices throughout meals - Use them throughout family gatherings - Talking less to the people around you because you're often on your phone/computer
- 16. Real-life Situation (1) Data Secondary 1 RGS students • 73 % of the students think that RGS 1:1 would not reduce interaction among classmates. • Sample size: 80 out of 109 students surveyed
- 17. Real-life Situation (2) Data College students • 42% of students find it necessary to have their mobile phones with them all the time. • 98.8% use their computers for social networking. • 94% use their computers for work or research.
- 18. (family and technology) VIDEO • Discuss how the technological world has impacted/affected our lives. • (Consequences: socially/physically etc)
- 19. The GOOD effects :) - Technology is convenient & efficient. - Immediate response easily obtained (sms, email, etc.) - Variety of interesting functions to explore - Enables interactions through social media - Transcends boundaries - Allows us to think before responding to the other party - Reducing awkwardness
- 20. The BAD effects ): •- Reduce interactions •- Less communication •- Weakening relationships in the long run
- 21. Why is face-t0-face interaction important? •A two-way communication is crucial for a healthy relationship. • Prevents misunderstandings. • Build up relationships: o Form of emotional support
- 22. DO YOU Think that there is a solution to this problem?
- 23. You can try: •Spending time with your friends/family without using your electronic devices. • Try to do activities that facilitate bonding. • Encourage communication when you see others using their electronic devices
- 24. You can try: •Choose to interact face-to-face instead of online • Spend time away from your electronic devices when possible • Exercise self-control at all times
- 25. Food for thought. "The most important things in life aren't things.“ - Anthony J. D'Angelo
- 26. VIDEO In a world without technology:
- 27. { Thank you for your { kind attention! :D Prepared by: APPdicted, a CmPS team
Editor's Notes
- #16: Take a few minutes to look through this checklist of symptoms and reflect about the symptoms displayed in the video and think about which of these symptoms you display.