Essays About Modern Technology

Concerns are arising about the texting habits of younger generations, who frequently engage in this activity while performing various tasks such as crossing the street, eating meals, attending school, and even late at night. The excessive use of texting can lead to thumb pain. On average, individuals send and receive around 2,272 text messages per […]

For the past 48 hours, I have eliminated all the use of media except for emergencies, work, and anything to do with school. In general, “media” refers to various means of communication. For example, television, radio, the internet, books, and the newspaper are different types of media. The term can also be used as a […]

The significance and convenience of mobile phones have grown in people’s lives. In China, sales volume increased by 50% from 2000 to 2010. Despite their advantages, mobile phones also bring about negative effects such as annoyance, interference, and disruption. This essay advocates for prohibiting the use of mobile phones in public places. The primary benefit […]

“Are Digital Media Changing Language? ” is an article by Naomi S. Baron that talks about the impact of media to our language. In this day and age there’s no denying that media have penetrated so deeply in our society that it could actually change the way some people speak and write. The author focused […]

According to CBS News, the global count of cell phone users had reached 4.6 billion by February 2010. Cell phones can be found in various places such as homes, cars, stores, offices, and schools. In American society, they have a notable influence with both advantageous and disadvantageous effects. Maintaining Connections Cell phones have a crucial […]

Everyday, we read, watch, and hear about how dangerous the world seems to have become. Parents, especially, are very worried about how to protect their children from what they see as a very dangerous world (From Journal call the new tech and world). Whether parents should spy on their kids or not has been a […]

How would you feel a day without using any technology? Living without technology will be totally impossible as this has become every day’s application as more and more people are gaining knowledge on how to make use of the communication tools to improve their ways of living and staying informed on the current technology to […]

Have you ever wondered the differences between deaf and hearing cultures? Last week I had a chance to watch “See What I Mean” and this video gave me a humorous and enlightening look at the differences between them. In this movie “See What I Mean”, issues such as attitudes toward time, taking time to say […]

As we all know there has been a great development in technology. This has resulted in invention of many gadgets and cell phone is one of them. Cell phones are considered as an essential item, an integral tool necessary for communicating and connecting to families, friends, and work or even used for emergencies. Based from […]

The use of cell phones has taken over this generation’s communication with each other. According to Timothy Barranco, he says that in “Today’s society the youth are becoming bilingual without even realizing it. ” (Barranco Pg. 27) The author analyzes whether the texting language can be considered a second language, or is the new language […]

David Crystal is the foremost writer and lecturer on the English language, with a worldwide reputation and over 100 books to his name. on July 15,2008, Crystal wrote an article headed “2B or not 2B” criticizing another article by John Humphrys named “I h8 txt msgs: How texting is wrecking our language. ” In Crystal’s […]

As technology has grown, the ways to get in touch with someone instantly have as well. With the advent of cell phone and the Internet, we’ve become accustomed to being able to find out what someone is doing, right now, at all hours. Especially, for America’s teens, cell phones have become a vital social tool […]

Sexting, defined as adolescents sharing sexually explicit images of themselves via mobile devices, emails or instant messaging, is the latest contentious issue concerning children’s interaction with the internet. This prevalent behavior has caused emotional distress and substantial life alterations for many teenagers and young adults. Sexting usually gives these individuals a feeling of affirmation by […]

Is there a balance in multimedia education? I disagree. Has the new wave of technology taken over the classroom? With the fast rise of technology, growing every day I agree that electronic media has its place. Today’s society has a balance of electronic educational media readily available. There is no excuse for American not to […]

In his novel, Life the Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality, Neal Gabler makes the assertion that entertainment has the capacity to “ruin” society and, although this is undeniable, Gabler fails to acknowledge that it is society who gives entertainment such a capability. The entertainment industry has virtually eliminated physical activity. The internet has made shopping […]

In response to Eric Uthus’ “Text messages destroying out language”. I found this piece very convincing but I personally do not agree with Uthus. Uthus believes people have a “weaker understanding of correct grammar” and use “little or no punctuation”, which he believes could lead to a decline in one’s education. One’s diction and ability […]

1. The police officers in the Quon V. Ontario case filed a lawsuit, even though they were not fired due to the information about their text messages discovered by the police chief. The issue at hand is whether someone is harmed when another person reads their private text messages. This case revolves around the concept […]

Talking or texting on a cell phone in public may seem a distraction for many individuals. When in public there are two times when one uses a phone. The first is when someone is alone and the other is when he/she is in a group. The main issue for most people is when they are […]

Mobile phone is a good technology which is not lacking from our lives. This report will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones. > delete > see? We are trimming words already today, mobile phone has become popular to everybody since it is very convenient. > phones have > popular for everybody > […]

Statistics on Cell Phone Usage in School The following statistical data provides an overview of teenagers’ cell phone usage in school, showcasing both positive and negative aspects. While certain teenagers use cell phones for cheating and accessing inappropriate content, others employ them to gather information about classes and school assignments. According to a study, girls […]

The US National Center for Health Statistics at the CDC reports that more than 50% of Americans aged 25-29 now live in households without landlines, relying solely on mobile phones. This is especially true among younger parents who are starting families. The study also found that younger children are more likely to live in homes […]

I rolled over to look at the time on the clock, but a blank screen stared back at me. I sat up immediately, panic biting at my nerves. What time was it? Had I overslept? “Relax, it’s only 8:30,” said Derek Hunched, my roommate, who sat at his desk working on homework. Only a minute […]