The Causes And Effects Of Computer Literacy

These tech-enthusiasts propose ideas to refute the rationalization that technology is too addicting; technology is needed in order for us to survive because everything is technological, ultimately forcing us to rely on it. Technology, however, is not perfect, and many times the important forms that we depend on fail. A perfect example of such is the use of Blackboard. In college, professors use Blackboard or other forms of online communication in order to post assignments, quizzes, and grades. What if the Internet crashes? How will you reach a professor, find your assignments, retake the quiz you were automatically kicked off of, or know that your class was moved to main classroom instead of the business building if the Internet is down? Additionally, this reliability takes away from our common knowledge that is essential in instances where technology has failed. Society depends on typing instead or writing, using GPS instead of reading a map, and watching the news instead of reading a paper. These simple tasks could be completed without technology, yet we rely on devices to do these tasks for us. In fact, children are being taught to type rather than to handwrite a paper, and almost everyone has a GPS on their phone or in their car. Technology allows life to be much easier and allows us to complete projects more efficiently, but it is not guaranteed to work one hundred percent of the time. As a country that strives for success, it is important for us to have intelligence and knowledge of the world around us at all times; however, our focus on technology and technology only puts us at a disadvantage because of the errors it often

Ever since technology began so prominent in the modern world, can anyone remember going outside for more than 30 minutes and not see a cell phone or computer? Probably not, as these pieces of technology have become so ingrained in people’s lives, no one wants to leave their home without still being connected. And there is no reason to, as friends, family, and strangers share the same sentiments. Unplugging from technology is not only a decision people don’t make for personal reasons, it simply isn’t conducive to a productive life, as many people’s work and social lives wouldn’t be the same, if exist at all, without being connected to other people or the internet with just a single touch.

In the modern day, we use technology to every benefit we can and I am not ashamed of that; my opinion on the use of technology (specifically computers) is that in quantities of moderation, technology can exponentially expand the growth of our civilization. For my second cultural object, I chose my home computer because I can spend upwards of hours upon it each day, primarily doing work or visiting recreational, social websites and games. The renowned scientist Carl Sagan once said, “We’ve arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.” This quotation blatantly applies to modern day society, where it is nearly impossible to communicate with people without an email or cell phone. The laptop is also an immense part of my culture regarding schoolwork, where I need the laptop to access the websites teachers use. With so many hours per day enveloped the laptop, it has grown to be a large part of my daily routine and culture overall.

In the article Attached to Technology and Paying a Price, they show the story of of Kord Campbell who is a often user of technology. For which states, “Even after he unplugs, he craves the stimulation he gets from electronic devices. He forgets things like dinner plans, and has trouble focusing on his family. This is your brain on computers” (Richtel, Matt) Here is a pure example on the effects that technology has on an individual, how it changes one’s behavior. Imagine a student who was once a focused student but then was introduced to electronic devices. Overtime they begin to separate from friends or family and just spend time on the web. If a family member threatens to take their devices away they can become aggressive. One can see the change in behavior and see the negative effects. In the article, The Toll on Children stated that, “Researchers worry that constant digital stimulation...creates attention problems for children with brains that are still developing, who are already struggle to set priorities and resist impulses.” (The Toll on Children) Teenagers are passing through a great change in hormones and many other factors, which makes them vulnerable to digital stimulation. Many begin to change by what the web has to offer as well from many other things. If schools participate students can be able to take a break and rethink things to make their lives not revolve around

Moreover, not only does technology interrupt social relationships and slowly eliminate empathy, but it also is a colossal distraction from daily activities and responsibilities, and leads users to waste a lot of time. In the article, “Attached to Technology and Paying a Price”, by Matt Richtel, Mr. Campbell had been waiting for one of the most important emails of his life for several days until one day “he finally saw it while sifting through old messages” and realized that the email had appeared in his mailbox 12 days ago. Mr.Campbell states how “It’s hard to miss an email like that, but I did.” This shows that Mr. Campbell was not entirely focused at the task at hand and was somehow distracted by technology. Richtel explains how “the message had slipped by Mr.Campbell amid an electronic flood: two computer screens alive with e-mail, instant messages, online chats, a web browser and the computer code he was writing”. The job that was intended to done with his devices was not and instead distractions like instant messages

We grew up in the age of transition. Our childhood previously consisting of jumping rope, going outside, and playing in playgrounds quickly changed into something more technological. We watched handwritten letters became electronic, film became digital, a huge corded phones become small computers in our pockets. Now we are becoming dependent on these new technologies.

To contextualize and fully understand the problem we must first understand the debate about technology. Technology is highly criticized over whether it is good or not. Some of the complaints about technology are that it is leading to a lack of work ethic. Derrick Thompson, a renowned journalist who has degrees in political science and journalism, in his piece A World Without Work, he realizes that whereas, technology is entertaining and accessible, but as it replaces jobs and putting more and more people out of work it is causing an effect where people are giving up and losing their work ethic and becoming lazy. In fact when he says, “The jobless don’t spend their time socializing or taking up new hobbies. Instead, they watch TV or sleep” (Thompson

Americans use technology every single day whether it be for business or leisure purposes. Because of this daily usage Americans’ reliance on technology increases exceedingly each day. Even though a machine may be able to complete a task twice as fast as a human, banking upon a machine is a very foolhardy decision. Not only does it yield torpid employees; but in the case the machine happens to break down, there is a high probability the employees will be inexperienced and have trivial knowledge on how to take on the position of the apparatus thus resulting in a massive decrease in production within that establishment. We have also become inactive people. In an article titled “11 Ways Tech has made Us Lazy” by Sherilynn

Technology, can’t live without it anymore, or can we? Almost everyone uses technology. It is estimated that 100 million people use Facebook, 300 million uses Instagram, and 974 million use Twitter. In 2012, a program called “Shut Down Your Screen Week” was started to get people off of mediatic devices for a week. Over the past few years, this movement, to temporarily get off technology, has racked up a substantial amount of followers, including Mrs. Menge’s English and Literature Class. It is an idea I personally agree with and am in favor of trying. Shut Down Your Screen Week has also inspired many articles. Some of which are: Social Media as Communities, written by Nytimes, Is Google Making Us Stupid?, by Nicholas Carr, and Attached to Technology and Paying a Price, by Matt Richtel.

Computer literacy has played an extremely significant role in defining who I am today, in a more unique and personal way than any traditional spoken language, and is set to define my future as well. My ability to understand and communicate with computers is something I pride myself in greatly, and is a topic in which

Technology has its perks. It’s flashy, it’s fun, it's exhilarating, it’s the hot new thing in town, it makes life more efficient. People can contact someone on the other side of the world with the touch of a few buttons, have the new top that they’ve been wanting for the past two months delivered in just 48 hours. While technology has greatly made life easier on people, people have now abused technology to such a point where people are unable to correctly interact with others, children are no longer developing the proper social skills, and people are unable to accomplish task without the crutch that technology provides.

In today’s modern world, technology reigns. Millions of people all over the globe utilize technology for a multitude of purposes every day, whether it be at work, school, or even from the leisure of their home. If you were to ask most people in America if they could live without technology even for a day, the answer would most likely be no. Contrary to opinions that are popular with my fellow millennials, I think that society is too dependent on technology. I believe society relies on technology too much because we use the internet for simple tasks that we should be capable of doing ourselves, our dependence has resulted in laziness, and technology is rapidly replacing people in the workplace, thus resulting in less jobs.

As I sit here and recall my last nineteen long years on this planet and my various interactions with different mediums of technology, it has become very obvious to me that I, like most people where I am from, have had really no major interactions with technology compared to others in my age group. I sit in coffee joints at night and watch people become more introverted than a turtle, ducking into their little shells of technological safety. They look at you through their faux, so-call trendy DKNY knock-off glasses, dressed in their Abercrombie clothes, hiding behind nothing but the glow of a laptop or in the corner talking to someone on their cell phones which just happens to match what they are

Being proficient in using technology will be a prerequisite for almost any employment for younger students. It is the school’s job to prepare many of these kids for employment, and that is especially true for the lower socioeconomic areas where students with computers at home are rare. Eisenberg and Johnson describe this basic skills education as the “laundry list” approach to computer education. By ‘list” they mean isolated skills, such as word processing, or searching the Internet. “Students need to be able to use computers and other technology flexibly, creatively and purposefully. All learners should be able to recognize what they need to accomplish, determine whether a computer will help them to do so, and then be able to use the computer as part of the process of accomplishing their task.”1

There are people out there that just are not attracted to using computers and other types of technology. These people typically enjoy being outside, and work blue collar jobs that require little computer use. There is no need to operate a backhoe or bobcat with a computer yet. Shovels, screwdrivers, and hammers aren’t plugged into keyboards either. A part of me envies their ability to stay away from technology,