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

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.

Another example of the benefits of the Internet is that of information acquisition and preservation. Back in the “good old days” acquiring information about an unfamiliar subject, or learning anything for that matter required a knowledgeable individual, a class, or a trip to the library. However, since the birth of the Internet and the development of Google by Larry Page and Sergey Brin all that has changed drastically. With Google we now have the ability to search for anything we desire at the click of a button. At a blink of an eye we are then instantaneously connected to thousands of pictures, articles, videos, books, etc. about our subject of choice such as sports. Furthermore, we not only have the ability to learn from educational documents; but from each other as well. That is, Individuals throughout the years have become more comfortable with sharing their experiences and voicing an opinion such as blogs, reviews, and testimonials. The fact is the Internet provides so many helpful sources for individuals to learn that one could practically teach their self.

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

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.

Nowadays, society has formed a dependency on smartphone’s and electronics. This dependency has gotten out of hand within the past few years. As a millennial, I can confirm that technology has altered our abilities to communicate personally with one another and it is disconnecting us from reality. In an article by Dr. Jim Taylor he states, “I feel like I’m in a purgatory, not outside of life, but not living life fully either.” (Taylor). This quote demonstrates the impact technology can have on your life. It also offers the idea that we often find ourselves more worried about

“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.

Advancements in technology will affect many aspects of our lives in today’s society. Whether the effects are positive or negative, it can be sometimes difficult to imagine a world without some sort of modern day technology. The idea of technology as a part of our daily life, can affect how people use technology in the future. The reliance on technology, that a lot of people today have when using their mobile cellular phones and gaming technology such as computers and gaming consoles, can cause negative effects on the person themselves and the people around them, especially when interacting outside their homes.

Is the humanity given the correct use to the technology? Nowadays, the advancement of technology not only has brought numerous discoveries for our benefit but also has changed different aspects of our culture. As R. Buckminster Fuller stated, “Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons”. Technology is the main influence in our society; specifically, turning it into a sedentary society, increasing the rate of violence, and losing the communication bond in families.

The advancement of technology has increased our happiness by aiding human connection. The definition of technology is that “The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in industry”. To be honest Technology has proven to us, we cannot live without it. In this 20th century everyone on the world enjoys technology. Some of the countries even look for idea’s to make cutting edge technology. As a teenager, I spend more time on computer/Laptop, smartphone and some other devices. “In the United States gross domestic product per capita increased three times from 1950 to 2000”. Technology have grown from a simple calculator to a machine who can think it self. Computers/laptops and smartphones have become common thing for everyone in other words “it’s a must have thing”. Today we expect everyone should have one of these or we see them as an outsider or outcast. We treat them different, make fun of them, and tease them in front of others. Technology has always impacted us in many ways for example- as students, as teachers, and as businesses owners.

Technology is constantly progressing and advancing throughout several countries in the world. This is important because it affects each new generation, as they are being exposed to more benefits, some of which include more access to information. It is interesting to note how the generations exposed to technology are affected by technology's progression and prevalence. For example, are these generations more adept and knowledgeable than older generations who had to rely on using encyclopedias to look up information? While there is no clear determinate as every individual is unique and utilizes technology differently, education and technology may indeed be used to get ahead in life. In Karen Ho's Biographies of Hegemony, she describes Wall Street's strategy to recruit Ivy League students, which in their eyes, have the best education and capability. Likewise, education proves beneficial in Azar Nafisi’s Reading Lolita in Tehran, where Nafisi and a group of her students use literature as a form of education to temporarily disregard the totalitarian state they were forced to live within. And in Cathy Davidson’s Project Classroom Makeover, she describes how technology allowed Duke to potentially improve its students' performances with the integration of the iPod. Based on these accounts, although obstacles such as status and money, may keep higher power structures like Wall Street and the government in power, the use of technology and education may allow the world to become more egalitarian, as people would have more access to information they can utilize to become just as competent as those in power.

“Every once in awhile, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation” New technology is being created every day. It extends the possibilities of the human world. There is always a problem that can be solved by the technology that people brainstorm ideas to solve problems. Without technology, life would be 10 times harder than it already is. Tech is all around us. Every problem can be fixed with tech that is made to fix a problem. Scientists are always using technology to cure diseases and it saves lives. Technology has found cures and treatments for my Lyme Disease and my mother’s cancers. Technology is used to collect blood. It can measure speeds of car and measure things that can’t be measured by normal tools.

As time progresses, our conscious mind becomes muddled into the fast-paced society where we rely frequently on the usage of technology to solve our everyday life. Although, it is important to acknowledge the development and capabilities of modernization, it is essential to be cognizant of one’s mind. Having an innate capability of free-will is a powerful tool for humans to utilize because it gives us the choice to think for ourselves rather than letting others or machines think for us. However, nowadays, being mindful of the present and using our intrinsic free-will has become a burden due to the fact of sacrificing the significant of learning to wait and gain knowledge for speed. Nevertheless, individuals must understand that time and the

We are fortunate to live an era where our modern technology makes life convenient in an abundance of ways. Our mobile devices are necessities for multitasking and getting things done on time with the added bonus of entertainment to lighten our moods. As time goes on and the next iPhone becomes more advanced and popular among the masses, our reliance on these technologies become more intensified. We take for granted the simple and quick easiness of looking something up, getting a ride, or purchasing whatever we want with the touch of our fingers. A user could make almost anything can happen right here and right now with this handheld device. Moreover, our innovations in modern technology is nothing short of amazing, and is only improving