The Importance Of Technology

Today’s society is more affected by technology than it ever has been and it is changing every second of every day. Advancements in technology have been changing our culture and society for hundreds of years; from hunters and gatherers to information overload to a future of the most advanced technologies we could imagine. These fast advancements in technology quickly change our society. This statement was greatly expanded upon by three people: Gerhard Lenski, Leslie White, and Alvin Toffler

Technology has made great advances on a global scale, especially within the last half century. Works of fiction and informational texts have addressed the numerous influences of modern innovation. Technological advances can be both beneficial and detrimental to society.

What are smart devices? “A smart device is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks via different wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, etc., that can operate, to some extent, interactively and autonomously”(Weiser). There has been a debate for years on whether or not technology impairs users from performing daily tasks and whether it is has become too much to handle. Technology is a very important and helpful aid to an individual’s every day life. Although some might see it as a distraction, the number of ways in which technology has advanced our capabilities, effectiveness and knowledge is enough to sink most opposing arguments. Technology has created a very different society completely changing the very concept of accessibility, making information available at almost any time and anyplace.

It seems odd to me to write a paper about the importance of technology in education. While there may still be skeptics within the field of education, I would imagine that most people would agree that a technology rich environment enhances a child's education at least to some degree. Even teachers who are reluctant to infuse technology into their lesson plans would have to see the merit of students using technology consistently in classrooms. Most of the recent research articles I've read on technology and classroom learning conclude not only that there is an increase in student achievement in technology rich classroom environments, but also an increase in student

Jon Harper, a Georgetown University graduate and famous politician, once said, “We must slow down and remember that sometimes technology may be needed simply to support our kids' passions, not replace them.” Technology advances faster than anyone could have ever expected. Schools implement technology devices to replace books and paper that was once used. Though technology can help students find information fast and easy, it does not out weigh the negative aspect of essentially brain washing them. By creating an easy to use device in schools, it can create distraction and misuse of the items. Though learning advantages exist, before fully implementing technology into schools, facilitators need to evaluate the factors of negative efficiency, child development, and future impacts.

Technology has taken over most of the world in today’s time. It affects people and also affects our jobs. But in some cases it makes jobs easier and better but it can also eliminate them. So that’s why in today’s time people need to choose wisely about what they want to do for a living. So my job that I have chosen and that I’ve kept for the past 2 years is civil engineering and owning my own construction company.

In the modern era, our society has become accustomed to not paying attention to our surroundings whether it be in class, while walking, or even driving. Most of the time students and even adults are often consumed by technology and do not pay attention to the world right in front of them. In addition, technology has enabled our society to have new sense of multitasking and have become comfortable with doing work without consulting others. This microtheme addresses these issues and requires us to work in a group and to collaborate and discuss ideas to formula patterns and a detailed analysis.

Do you remember the days of going outside and playing games, riding bikes, and just hanging out with friends around the neighborhood? While these days are not completely gone yet they are slowly fading away due to the use of technology. It is said that on average a person is on their phone twice as much as they think they are a day. This is an issue that I have been blind to for years as I to have been trapped in this reoccurring theme of electronic dependency. Now there are many advantages to the technology that we have obtained the last decade. Technology has been very important to our society from an educational and entertainment standpoint. While, Modern-day technology has been proven to be a useful tool for communication and some even believe it enhances our communication skills, I believe that it has severely affected our conversational abilities and our ability to form intimate relationships.

“I fear that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots,” spoken by Albert Einstein, forces humans to sit back and think about where we are today. I admit that Einstein’s fear has come true. Where humans are with personal intelligence, it is not equal to the advancement with technology. Technology is changing the way people think and learn. In the wake of new technology, kids are not applying themselves to use their imagination, intelligence, and their critical thinking skills.

Although there exist many benefits to technology there are also some downsides such as the atomic bomb that wiped out over 140,000 people in Japan. This atomic bomb did not only kill people in 1945 but the bomb left continued after effects such much or the cities (Nagasaki, Hiroshima) was destroyed as well as radiation which caused birth defects. There were many babies born with birth defects because of the extreme exposure to the high levels of radiation. Although the bombing was in retaliation for the pearl harbor incident many civilians suffered and continue to suffer as a result of the atomic bomb. Technology also creates many warfare such as drones, spy devices as well as an app on phones that can access every aspect of your life. These innovations can feel like they are causing more harm than good. Globalization is also something that some grapple with although we have access to global trade and knowledge because of globalization and much more some see it as a tool to cultural homogenization.

As time advances so goes mankind and the beginning stages of the 21st century, technological advances have been the leading factor in economics, industry, and everyday life. Moreover, as we develop as a race and instate new devices constructed to improve or decrease the stress of our everyday lives we slowly are deteriorating our social foundations. Use of modern technology is decreasing the social interactions of everyday live that are fundamental and necessary for development and success in all aspects of life.

Technology is a fast growing industry and humans are always trying to improve it but at what cost. Do humans actually want to progress or are we scared of what could happen if we did. People seem to think this world is very advanced in technology. Technology has progressed in some aspects. Our society is at a stagnation and needs to progress to compete in a globalized society.

Two years ago, I came home from a long practice after a long day of school. All I wanted to do was quickly complete my homework and go to bed. When I started my homework, I realized that I needed to use a computer. As I walked over to the computer, that I shared with my sister, I saw that she needed it too. She needed it more than I, so I let her use it. Could I have gone to the library to do my homework? Unfortunately, it was already 8:30 pm and the library closed at 8:00 pm. How was I supposed to finish my homework if I did not have access to a computer? If the school would have provided the students with a laptop, then I could have easily finished my homework. Every day the school comes up with new ways to improve the students’

Technology, an advancement in science that brought on a new era. It has been used in hospitals to save lives, make cures for diseases and even prolongs one’s life. Technology is used in today’s schools to increase educational capabilities. In today’s world technology feeds, us the information we need when we need it. Our children will learn about these advancements in technology and will use them daily. My children love their technology, and I have supported the use of electronic devices in my home for learning and other purposes, but I know now that I was wrong about all of it. Monitoring toddlers and technology is important to me because technology has potential to affect children’s mental behavior negatively, it decreases the physical

Technology has changed the world in the most drastic way. Technology has infiltrated every part of our lives and we are in constant want and need for it. I have always loved the new innovative technology that have come out and I desire to have the newest and the best gadgets. Technology has made life so easy and so instantaneous that I cannot imagine my life without. The short 12 hours of life without technology was a hard one to swallow. There were so many options and they were all hard but the one that I thought would be most beneficial to me was to stop using Facebook. This seemed like the easy way out since I had been using Facebook less than any other social media platform or so I thought but little did I know that I still used it