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•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

Objectives

Use electronic devices constantly?DO YOU

Hence give your family/friends less attention?

DO YOU

Notice that many are often fixated to their electronic devices?

DO YOU

Realise that it is a problem?DO YOU

Wish to put a stop to this?DO YOU

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•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.

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.

Problem at hand.

• Watch from 00.00 to 00.36s• Discuss whether such occurrences happen

around you/in your daily lives?

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- 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

Checklist of symptoms

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

Real-life Situation (1) 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.

Real-life Situation (2) Data

• Discuss how the technological world has impacted/affected our lives.

• (Consequences: socially/physically etc)

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- 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

The GOOD effects :)

•- Reduce interactions

•- Less communication

•- Weakening relationships in the long run

The BAD effects ):

•A two-way communication is crucial for a healthy relationship.

•Prevents misunderstandings.

•Build up relationships:o Form of emotional support

Why is face-t0-face interaction important?

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

•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

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

You can try:

"The most important things in life aren't things.“

- Anthony J. D'Angelo

Food for thought.

In a world without technology:

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Prepared by: APPdicted, a CmPS team

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