1. Dysfunctions Of Texting Article By: Cesar Marquez Power point by: Casey Hammond, and Bri Ressler Psychology major Dania Diaz said that text messaging can be negative, “text messaging is dangerous, not only does it ruin social interaction between humans, writing skills and expression. Everything becomes so impersonal and simple.”

2. She was like lol, and I was like OMG  People are using more and more short text messages rather than righting out full word  Example: lol,brb,btw,ect…

3. She was like lol, and I was like OMG  Many teens have admitted to writing and catching them selves say these things in everyday conversations.  Also many depend on auto correct, well writing do not have auto correct. Problem.

4. I NEED my PHONE! “When my phone service is cut off, I feel completely lost and anxious because I am not able to text,” Thrush said. What is your connection to your phone ?

5. Can’t fight the urge…. Distracting, Addicting -You hear that vibe and you just got to answer. -Is It him? -I got to look..

6. % of text messaging used for each age. % of cell phone calls used for each age.

7. DISTRACTIONS Class Rooms  Texting in class, a big one -Its cool -My conversation more important - I need to know something right now! Other  Driving -Urgent News  HOMEWORK -Talk to friends to get answers -Do anything but homework  Face To face Conversations -Feel like phone needs more attention

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