The document discusses how technology can potentially dehumanize society and institutions like schools. It describes human mechanization as treating people mechanically without considering their internal experiences, turning them on and off as needed without explanation. Six ways students are sometimes treated mechanically in education are outlined, such as a lack of interaction, self-evaluation, or dialogue between teachers and students. Finally, it suggests some ways teachers can introduce more humanism, including individual regard, consultation, and feedback.

1. TECHNOLOGY and DEHUMANIZATION Prepared by FOR-IAN V. SANDOVAL

2. Can technology dehumanized society, including our homes and schools? Individualized regard for others can be humanizing. On the other hand, mass media technology can lead to dangers of dehumanization. It is possible for communicators, namely writers, teachers, advertisers treating public, their students and the consumers as machines . They may fail to perceive the receiver of their messages as humans with right privileges, and motivations of their own. Technology and Dehumanization

3. Human mechanization is described by some as the process by which people are treated mechanically, that is without giving thought to what is going on inside them. Technology and Dehumanization

4. We turn them on and off whenever it suits our fancy No explanation is offered on why and what they do Their plans and future are unheard All work and no play Their human worth is judged only by the quality of their products Human empathy is absent (There is no feeling sorry for failures and limitations) Six Ways Student-Learners are Treated Mechanically

5. Interaction between communicators/ teacher and listener / student. Self evaluation or reflection by listener/ student. Dialogue or interchange between communicator and listener. (In classroom situation, active participation by students is part of humane teaching; in journalistic work, feedback through letters to the editor is humane interaction). Regular meeting and consultations. Ways Teacher-Communicator Can Introduce Humanism