While tech-time can help kids to learn, it can also contribute to obesity, lack of physical fitness, inaccurate or warped thinking and other negative consequences.
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Exposing the Negative Effects of Technology on Kids | Everyday Life - Global Post - 3 views
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Spending hours in front of screen, whether it is a television or computer, can quickly contribute to a serious decrease in the amount of physical activity that a child gets during the day. Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day to maintain a healthy weight and level of fitness, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The more tech-time that a child engages in, the less likely it is that he will get in his daily dose of physical activity. This can, in turn, contribute to negative effects such as weight gain
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She may take everything that she reads online as fact, leading to misinformation or even a slightly skewed way of thinking
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Negative Effects of Using Technology in Today's Classroom | The Classroom | Synonym - 2 views
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technology can potentially do students a disservice if used inappropriately.
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When teaching using technology, instructors must be aware of the potential hindrances technology can bring to the learning process
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Some negative effects of technology in today's classroom are that it can take away valuable learning time, it can be overused, and it can also turn educational experiences into games for students
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What Are the Positive & Negative Effects of Using Technology to Communicate? | Chron.com - 2 views
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Cyber bullying is one of the problems with social media
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The content posted, though personal, can be used to fire or deny people work and promotions
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Social media can help you stay in touch with friends, but it can be dangerous to your career and life.
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Negative Effects of Technology on Society | Academic About social issues/civics - 4 views
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es contributes work Image Credit: Mariam S., Schaumburg, IL The more advanced technology becomes, the more it seems to have control over our lives.
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people have too readily embraced technology, seeking only the benefits, and ignoring the many downfalls.
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Recent developments in technology such as the internet also led to a decline in “normal” social behaviors.
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