Excessive technology use in schools poses health risks to students such as eye strain, posture problems, disrupted sleep, depression, and lack of confidence. Digital detox programs that promote decreased and more balanced technology use can help address these issues by increasing self-regulation, reducing depression and anxiety, and allowing for mental rejuvenation through more balanced online and offline activities. Some schools have implemented "digital detox camps" to help students disconnect from technology.

1. Excessive use of
technology in
schools
How it changes the way we communicate and interact
Understanding its power and influence

2. physical health issues Mental health issues
"Eye strain, posture problems, disrupted sleep."
Irregular sleep linked to excessive Internet use (Griffiths &
Davies, 2002).
Cases of depression and lack of confidence (Griffiths &
Davies, 2002).
Health risks
Excessive technology use in schools poses a significant health concern for students.

3. Solution 1
Increased self-regulation, decreased depression and anxiety (Liao,
2019).
Less smartphone use during detox, promoting balance (Radtke et
al., 2021).
Mental rejuvenation, balanced online/offline activities
Digital detox programs
‘digital detox camps’ in Taiwan