The article “Screen Bee: Is “Screen Time” Dangerous for Children” written by Alison Gopnik personally evaluates the negatives and positives of technology for the younger generation through a variety of language and argument features. Gopnik illustrates how technology is able to inspire the pursuit of knowledge and exploration through Augie, but also explores the concerns surrounding what technology can potentially expose children to. The article predominantly exhibits features of an opinion piece through the use of personal opinions, anecdotes, categorical statements, colloquial, inclusive and hyperbolic language. Ultimately, the article highlights that screen time should not be the concern, but rather the content that can be readily accessed
Researchers have found that an overwhelming amount of young people have an online presence. In society today, technology is becoming more and more accessible no matter what age. In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and “Taking Multitasking to Task” by Mark Harris, both authors portray the idea of technology ruling the lives of generations to come. Harris’s opinion on technology taking over is correct because more and more people at younger and younger ages are dependent upon it.
Technology intoxicates the brains of young children and young adults, is what most parents might say when asked about the effect that technology has on the younger generations. In the article, “The Digital Parent Trap” by Eliana Dockterman, she appeals to logos, appeals to ethos, and compares the effects of technology to persuade her audience that early exposure to technology actually can be beneficial. First, Dockterman appeals to logos throughout the passage when arguing her point. In her passage, Dockterman continuously uses statistics as evidence to support her argument.
According to the article 2, Peter Norvig states, “Access to the Internet's information lets us think better and faster. By considering a wide range of information, we can arrive at more creative and informed solutions. ”Without a doubt, this proves that the access to the internet is making us smarter; furthermore, it actually helps us in school instead of hurting us. In addition, this implies that we should be using technology at school and should not be participating in “shut down your screen week”.
Similar to the first example of logos, this statement backs up an intimidating claim with numbers to help give a sense of credibility to
“’I’m addicted to the Internet, I admit it.’ He wrote. ‘It has transformed the way I work as a senator, communicate with my children, and keep tabs on news and cultural developments.’” He was one of the many Americans that saw the potential in the internet. It can not only help adults in their daily activities, but it can also help educate children and young adults in modern problems that they will face.
Dockterman builds up her argument to persuade her audience by including facts to support her opinion. Dockterman includes facts from studies that have been involved with children developing with technology, like M I T. The facts support and help develop Dockterman’s opinion by stating how giving kids the advantages of technology can help them learn at a younger age and stay up to date with different ways of applying to jobs/colleges. At the beginning of Dockterman’s essay she includes statistics showing how much technology effects children now in everyday life.
We’ve may have grown up at the start of the popularity of computers and other technology but it’s not all we know how to do. We also grew up knowing how to do things without computers or technology, because the people who are older than us taught us how to do things without computers or technology also. In Nicholas Carr’s “Everything Bad is Good For You”, Carr argues that “The more they use the Web, the more they have to fight to stay focused on long pieces of writing” (6). Carr continues his argument by supporting Wolf's argument that “we tend to become mere decoders of information” (8). I partially agree and disagree with Carr on his belief, Carr has a valid that the internet can be distraction and can be used for procrastination instead of reading or writing tool.
“What’s the matter with kids today? Nothing, actually. Aside from our panic that the Internet is melting their brains,” an article written by Amy Goldwasser, examines general stereotypes that today’s generation is being taken over by technology, specifically the internet. Goldwasser uses her views on this extreme topic as a solution to the issues that arise depending on how one may view internet usage. A research organization, Common Core, along with Doris Lessing, who spoke after winning the Nobel Prize in literature, both come to conclusion that the internet compromises true knowledge(635).
What 's the first thing that comes in your mind when your hear spyware ? In Harlan Cobens, article, “ The Undercover Parent”, this article is going to be about how parents are always checking on their kids. Coben, states out that people should get spyware is good for your child. They support thesis by saying that all this equipment is helpful for your child to make sure they 're not doing anything bad. The authors purpose is that to tell parents that spyware is helpful to make sure your child is ok.
For this Annotated Bibliography, I have chosen to explore the deeper understanding of how the internet and technology affects lives in todays’ society. The audience for this Annotated Bibliography is my fellow classmates, my professor and people who are daily technology users. The article that I have chosen to use are ‘Internet Addiction Left My Brother Homeless” written by Winston Ross, “Stop Googling. Let’s Talk” written by Sherry Turkle, and “Impact of the Internet on Thinking” written by Alan Greenblatt. The purpose of this paper is to help inform people others on the affects that technology has on more than just commination skills.
In Harlan Coben’s The Undercover Parent, Coben brings up the topic of parents installing spyware on their children’s computer. Although Coben was a little iffy about this subject at first, he now thinks it is a good idea because it could help make parents more aware of what is going on, protect children from talking to pedophiles, and cyberbullying. Many matters are mentioned by Coben, but in his argument he overlooks several aspects, and fails to elaborate on certain
“The Good, the Bad, the Ugly”, makes the argument that technology , “makes life extraordinarily easier. Banking, shopping, and direct communication with other individuals and businesses are all simpler and faster.” Of course as a teenager in today's society I can see the impact the internet has on my generation, but as far as the rest of our society goes I can’t fully vouch for that. I think in this case that two things can be true at the same time. Entertainment can be engaging and educational, but it can also be damaging and destructive.
People are always saying technology is just so great it is opening up more opportunities. People can learn more and communicate more, but the thing is, is that person really ever going to speak them in real life. “Children are spending so much time on technology they’re not developing proper social skills (DeLoatch 22)”. They
Sue Honoré, an independent learning consultant who has studied people who were born from 1982 to 2002 has that “while young people are "undoubtedly capable of long periods of concentration", those who spend a lot of time alone using technology tend to have less in the way of communication skills, self-awareness and emotional intelligence”. It has been proven that around 31 nations that students who used computers everyday in class had lower test scores in reading and math than students who don’t use them as much (Study: Students Who Use in School Doesn’t Help Test Scores). Though technology is amazing and has given so many people different opportunities they would’ve never had before it is resulting in a few bad habits for students. Casey Schools systems around the United States have begun to rely on technology to teach their students instead of teachers to teach them. According Michael Godsey, a veteran high-school English educator, even said and agreed with many people today that we are at the point in time where since we have the internet at our fingertips, there is really no need for teachers
