Are we Technology Zombies? Smartphones, Video Games, and the Internet

Are we addicted to Technology?

How addicted is our society on technology? Remember your past and your childhood before smart phones. How was it? What is the most addicting part of smartphones? The Internet? Video games? Do you think that the world is better off with smart phones? Do you think the world is dumber or smarter as a result? Let’s do a survey! What do you think? Did the answers of your classmates surprise you?

Video Gaming Addiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zOfAUxgm3E Is video gaming addiction real? Are there good and bad things about video gaming? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuT_RAugJu0 Is this camp necessary? Is Internet addiction real? In your groups, what are five pros and cons to tech-nology usage?

High-Tech Toys Ann-Li and Trin Page 66

What is Ann-Li’s problem? What is Trin’s problem? What is the solution? What is Ann-Li’s problem? What is Trin’s problem? How can they reach a compromise? Who do you think is more in the wrong? Why?

Debate! Form an idea map and present! Are smart phones good or bad for a person’s social skills? How does it affect social skills How does it affect relationships Does it benefit generally Are there more positive or negative effects to playing video games? Does it make a person more aggressive Does it hurt at all What are the benefits

Make a video! How should we act on dates? Is it ok to text on a phone during a date? Or should you pay attention to your date? Make a 2-4 minute video about what to do and what not to do on a date. Should you touch your phone? Is it ok to text every once in a while? How do you feel is the right way to act on a date?