The document discusses the negative consequences of excessive technology usage, emphasizing its impact on social interactions and relationships. It presents statistics on device usage among students and suggests practical solutions for fostering healthy communication, such as minimizing device use during social gatherings. The importance of face-to-face interaction is highlighted as essential for building relationships and preventing misunderstandings.

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5. Objectives
•To raise awareness about the possible
consequences that the excessive usage
of technological devices may bring about
• Recognize such symptoms
• Propose possible solutions
• To urge people to maintain healthy
relationships despite the advent of
technology

6. DO YOU
Use electronic devices constantly?

7. DO YOU
Hence give your family/friends less
attention?

8. DO YOU
Notice that many are often fixated
to their electronic devices?

9. DO YOU
Realise that it is a problem?

10. DO put a stop to this?
Wish to
YOU

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(using technology to communicate)

12. Problem at hand.
•Technology is an integral part of our society.
•Difficult for students to detach themselves
away from their devices during supposed
“interaction time” with others.
• Too absorbed into online activity
• Tend to neglect the presence of others around
them.

13. Problem at hand.
•Mind-set is altered such that the importance
of social interaction is undermined.
• Technology acts as deterrence.
• Hinders bonding between family and friends.

14. (symptoms of addiction)
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• Watch from 00.00 to 00.36s
• Discuss whether such occurrences happen
around you/in your daily lives?

15. Checklist of symptoms
- Use your electronic devices throughout meals
- Use them throughout family gatherings
- Talking less to the people around you
because you're often on your
phone/computer

16. Real-life Situation (1) Data
Secondary 1 RGS students
• 73 % of the students think that RGS 1:1 would
not reduce interaction among classmates.
• Sample size: 80 out of 109 students surveyed

17. Real-life Situation (2) Data
College students
• 42% of students find it necessary to have their
mobile phones with them all the time.
• 98.8% use their computers for social
networking.
• 94% use their computers for work or research.

18. (family and technology)
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• Discuss how the technological world has impacted/affected our lives.
• (Consequences: socially/physically etc)

19. The GOOD effects :)
- Technology is convenient & efficient.
- Immediate response easily obtained (sms, email, etc.)
- Variety of interesting functions to explore
- Enables interactions through social media
- Transcends boundaries
- Allows us to think before responding to the other
party
- Reducing awkwardness

20. The BAD effects ):
•- Reduce interactions
•- Less communication
•- Weakening relationships in the long run

21. Why is face-t0-face interaction important?
•A two-way communication is crucial for a
healthy relationship.
• Prevents misunderstandings.
• Build up relationships:
o Form of emotional support

22. DO YOU
Think that there is a solution to this problem?

23. You can try:
•Spending time with your friends/family
without using your electronic devices.
• Try to do activities that facilitate bonding.
• Encourage communication when you see
others using their electronic devices

24. You can try:
•Choose to interact face-to-face instead of
online
• Spend time away from your electronic
devices when possible
• Exercise self-control at all times

25. Food for thought.
"The most important things
in life aren't things.“
- Anthony J. D'Angelo

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In a world without technology:

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Prepared by: APPdicted, a CmPS team