New Media & Technology

The impact of modern technology on the educational attainment of adolescents 

International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 1 No. 9 September 2013
            By:Magwa Simuforosa

              When I think about the affects that modern technology has on the youth of today it alarms me. Society is so obsessed with technology that it makes old-fashioned face-to-face communication rare and sometimes can be overwhelming. One thing that we cannot deny however is that the impact of modern technology has had its benefits on the education of society. That is why I chose the article “The impact of modern technology on the educational attainment of adolescents” written by Magwa Simuforosa.

             I would recommend this article to both parents and teachers because it reveals the positive and negative effects that technology has on students lives based on facts and extensive research.

              This article is very relatable to what we have learned in class because it shows how technology is a dominant force in the daily lives of adolescents and even adults.  This journal makes several significant points, such as how traditional media such as books and TV are now converging with digital media thus making it easier for children to find information without going to a library or even leaving their homes. As we went over in class this demonstrates how technology has allowed the separation of transportation and communication. This article also makes the significant points that technology is an excellent way to learn and that email and word processing skills are very valuable. But also demonstrates that technology can weaken peoples memory and cause issues with grammar used from frequent texting.  

              I definitely recommend this article, it is a great way to understand how students are using technology both for the good and the bad in the classroom.