Negative impact of modern technology on students

IntroductionThe paradigm shift in the contemporary society in relation to the encyclopedism environs witnessed in the wake of a new light of advancement in engineering has had all sorts of dissemble on various entities in the society. The forces of globalization have been viewed directly as destructive in many ways though this is withal debatable as it is subjective of individualized judgment. When technology fails to be drug abused constructively or when it does not find an effective application, technology turns pestilential to autonomy in cerebration and action.This technology has seen introduction of the gadgets of science into the classrooms, study rooms and to be specific, to the schoolchilds life. It has hinder the capability of self creativity in students as they leave all thinking to machines like electronic computer and the hi-tech acquisition gadgets. or so people argue that modern technology has a negative restore on the kindlyization of students because i t eliminates need for physical activity, impairs critical thinking skills, and limits character to face interaction.DiscussionLimits face to face interactionThis is not a subject one would conclude at once by leaning on one particular side. It is therefore imperative to critically look at both sides of the divide and an analyze views on the basis of zero bias. On the contrary, and in support of the argument above, we find that technology has invaded the learning surround and turned it upside down. The introduction of computers in schools, for example, has reduced the level of student- to-student interaction and in its side placed student-to-computer interaction to rule supreme. (Glenn M. Kleiman (2000) The Digital Classroom- http//hepg.org/hel-home/home).This intend that the students spend most of their time relating and communicating with the machines earlier than face-to-face interaction of the students to each other. This later on leads to producement of ethical dilemmas i n the future society. In such a milieu the learner prefers to associate with non-physical characters on TV, net or web. This leads to stereotyping behavior in students. Recent research carried push finished in 2001, (Seemann, E. et al-(2001).Also see C. Crawford et al. 2001 , reveals that the use of computer mediated communication and technology in the learning environment has corking impact in changing the lives of students in the classroom. It further indicates that by dint of modern technology, students behavior in terms of interactions with the teachers and the tutors is immensely influenced as well as that among the students themselves. This approach, the researchers argue, downplays the significance of kind contact hence whitethorn lead many students to fail in developing the necessary social skills to function in the world..Impediment to Critical thinkingSecondly, the use of the modern technology in learning environment may be a substantial threat to the ability of stude nts to develop highschool level of critical thinking. This doer that since the use of computer aided communication exit entail the fingers pressing for a click of the mouse, sack of ideas will be thwarted and thus hinder creativity. When there is no liberation of ideas theres little or no creativity and therefore originality and subsequent development take a posterior seat. Because of availability of a machine with ready-to-use programs, the student will not c ar questioning of the present mode of approach to a problem and therefore will not discover new ways and means of solving a given problem.Eliminates need for physical activityThe technology can also play kinda an a significant role in producing laziness in terms of reduced physical politeness to engage in any exercise that involves exercise to the body. The importance physical exercises play to the body is of keen relevance to the healthy development of a physically fit individual. The above research also reiterates that veritable(a) physical activity by students becomes a nightmare as the only involvement of the student will be the hand or fingers, the eyes together with ears- if there be any additional pointedness on the list, it should be nothing other than maximum fixation to the screen, (Seaman, E. et al-(2001)).Opposing argumentsOn the other side of the divide lies the great relevance computer aided communication and technology based learning have in mould individual students in the classroom and the society. Those who argue that the relevance of technology in a learning environment is absolute contend that though the technology may have some negative impacts, the positive achievements are far much superb and outweigh the negative ones. This argument holds that a student needs to develop the skills referred to as the multiple intelligences (Howard Gardner, 1983).Gardner says that the use of the powerful technological enables speeded development of these intelligences. In addition, huma n machine interaction enables an individual to think, communicate and deliberate on ideas through development of creativity in words, speech and writing. Most modern technology like some computer software that allows young children to and illustrate their own narratives or stories before their motor skills are fully developed enhance learning and creativity to start wee in life.Even though the use of computer aided communication and the technology in the conveyance of learning information is objected by some, learners are able to interact closely with mathematical intelligences which enable them to memorize, and carry out mathematical operations in addition to thinking mathematically, analytically and logically before applying the understanding to crop problem. Through these modern systems students are able to interact with scientists exploring the depths of certain places but electronically.The students also develop high ability to understand the world they live in through what t hey see thus developing spatial or visual intelligence. By development of kinesthetic intelligence students are able to learn through dexterity and coordination thus developing the ability to express their feelings better thereby removing any doubts of ethical dilemmas. The students also can have musical intelligence thus be able to perform and appreciate or create music by whichever means, voice, dance or instruments. Though some scholars argue and maintain that use of the technology reduces the students socialization capability, others maintain that in the real sense the technology gives the student the chance to gain high levels of interpersonal intelligence thus being able to cooperatively twist with others. This is done through electronic networking.RefutationThe bias that is revealed when trying to analyze the argument from one viewpoint is quite evident. Technology has been of great importance in improving the quality of education, the efficiency in acquisition of informati on and effective application of positive changes in the society and realization of the relevance of these changes to the learning environment.At the same time, it would still be unwise to refute the negative impacts of the technology to the social relations, physical activity and critical thinking of the students in their classrooms. However, the positive role played in enhancing the appreciation of technology in the learning environment cannot go without being lauded. The role for sure supersedes by far the demerits that accompany it.ConclusionTo be of maximum profit and relevance, application of technology in the learning environment must be applied with care and esteem in order to make the learning process to be qualitatively different and attractive. As we pamper the benefits of having technology, we must also prepare to deal with its negativities. This way, the learning process in the classroom can become richer and pose less threat to the values and autonomy of every indivi dual student. Otherwise it would have an impact that is not desirable whether the learning environment is home-based or institutional one.ReferencesSeemann, E., Wilkinson, L., et al. Impact of Technology on socialization of Student in the Classroom, 2001.Kleiman, Glenn M. The Digital Classroom- 2000. Accessed on Friday April 25, 2008 from URL http//hepg.org/hel-home/homeCrawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Teacher Education and reading Technology. International Conference 2001 pp. 104-108.