According to Trosby et al., technology is constantly evolving and has a major impact on the progress of nearly everything (5).
Applying the concept to my own personal growth is effortless. As youths, we frequently confront the challenging decision of determining our future aspirations. Opting for a particular profession significantly influences our choice of university, or vice versa. Thanks to technology's integration into my daily routine, I have effectively improved my critical thinking and analytical abilities while participating in educational and enjoyable pursuits.
As the only child for 7 years during my childhood, I was incredibly spoiled. Although I can't remember everything, I do remember being excessively indulged. This is important because it explains how I learned to compose my first text message using different platforms such as AIM, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and WhatsApp. The de
...velopment of text messaging technology has had a significant impact on my life by making communication with my professor, peers, and parents effortless. Now, confirming class assignments is as simple as sending a text message directly to my professor.
Moreover, I can communicate with my classmates via text messaging, which has facilitated the exchange of questions and ideas. This communication method has proved valuable in condensing and summarizing crucial information from my classes, making exam review more manageable. The transition occurred when I started junior high school in sixth grade and began traveling independently to and from school. It was during this period that my father pleasantly surprised me by sending my first cell phone through a dependable courier service. I must admit that this gift holds immense sentimental value for me.
Having a cell phone had a profound effect on my life an
resulted in an unforgettable encounter. Before owning one, I had only seen text messaging in movies and never imagined having my own device. So, when my father gave me a cell phone, I was incredibly excited and couldn't wait to use it for communicating with friends. On my birthday, I sent my inaugural text message, which coincidentally happened to be to my father.
I was enthusiastic about the advantages of text messaging, so I eagerly attempted to send my inaugural message upon receiving my first cell phone. Despite witnessing my friends engage in texting, I had never personally experienced it. Therefore, without hesitation, I accessed the text messages application and began crafting my message.
Expressing gratitude, I sent a message to my father appreciating the remarkable gift he bestowed upon me. This gift was truly significant and fulfilled one of my long-held dreams. Additionally, as most of my friends also possessed cell phones, we engaged in constant communication through messaging, even during our shared classes. Consequently, this continuous texting habit soon became an addiction for me.
When I first found out, I realized that cell phone companies did not offer unlimited text messaging back then. Each sent or received text message incurred a 10 cent charge. This came as an unpleasant truth to me. Upon receiving my initial phone bill, which was $700 in total, I found myself facing a desperate situation. Given my financial circumstances, I had no option but to restrict my texting activities.
Fortunately, AOL instant messenger (AIM) was introduced to us as an alternative way of communication. AIM swiftly became my new obsession as we chatted about different subjects with my friends.
When we arrived home
from school, we would all log in. The advantage of using AIM was the ability to have group chats and communicate with multiple people simultaneously. AIM surpassed texting for several reasons: messages were typed on a keyboard, enabling faster sending, and it was free. Following AIM's popularity, MySpace emerged as an excellent platform for staying informed about music, friends, fashion, family, and global news.
I enjoyed MySpace for its features that allowed me to upload pictures, personalize my profile design, and share music with friends. However, the platform was also controversial because it provided access to potentially dangerous strangers. When using MySpace, it was important to be cautious about communicating with people since it was not limited to just your friends but open on a global scale. One aspect I particularly enjoyed about MySpace was stumbling upon a teacher's profile, which offered an intriguing glimpse into their life outside of school and occasionally provided insight into their personal lives.
MySpace became obsolete as predicted, and Facebook promptly took its place. It appeared that there was always a tech genius trying to attract the attention of youngsters, and I willingly succumbed. Facebook was a more fashionable way of messaging – it had less features than MySpace, but it felt more intimate. The messaging system was suitable, as I could chat with numerous friends simultaneously. From relationship statuses to indicating your location when posting a status, Facebook resembled a public diary. Whenever I updated my status, I would receive comments from many people, regardless of whether they were my Facebook friends or not.
The widespread embrace of Facebook's popularity led to the widespread adoption of Smart phones. The app still
captivates and amuses me, as it offers access to the social networking site and web browsing, along with unlimited texting and real-time updates, eliminating the need for a desktop computer. This experience remains one of the most memorable moments in my life.
Since I acquired my initial iPhone, I have remained a loyal customer amidst the rapid transformations occurring in the world. During my time in high school, teachers replaced traditional chalkboards with Smart boards and began accepting assignments via email. Furthermore, the ability to fast forward live television became available. Throughout all these changes, the introduction of the Twitter application took place.
Twitter, the most impressive messaging application I have ever encountered, enabled me to connect with individuals online as long as I had internet access. Comparable to Facebook, it allowed me to tweet and interact with others. The thrill of sending tweets and taking part in live television programs was unparalleled, particularly when my messages were acknowledged on TV. By utilizing Twitter, I have acquired knowledge and remained informed about the most recent happenings.
The invention of the Whatsapp messaging application completely transformed my life. It had a profound impact on me, enabling easy communication with people worldwide and sharing photos and videos. This advanced technology greatly simplified my life by allowing quick texting and real-time picture sharing with friends, keeping us connected at all times. Chatting in groups and exchanging jokes, funny pictures, and videos was especially enjoyable through this impressive application.
The use of Whatsapp in my education has been extremely helpful as it allows me to easily share photos of examination questions with my colleagues. Overall, technology has greatly enhanced my educational experience. However,
it has also made people lazy. For instance, students now tend to procrastinate completing assignments because they can rely on technology to quickly research and complete the assignment just hours before the deadline. The internet plays a crucial role in providing instant access to a vast amount of information (Trosby et al., 5).
As students, we have developed the skill of scanning long readings and generally prefer shorter texts compared to lengthy passages. We believe it is important for our professors to recognize the constantly changing world we live in. Therefore, assignments should be concise and straightforward. Additionally, professors should strive to adapt to the technological changes that have already taken place and are still occurring.
Technology is constantly evolving to become better and simpler, which has had a significant impact on people's lives (Trosby et al., 5). Without technology, I believe I would still be living in the Stone Age period.
Work Cited
- Trosby, Finn, Ian Harris, Friedhelm Hillebrand, and Kevin Holley. Short Message Service (sms): The Creation of Personal Global Text Messaging. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K: Wiley, 2010. Print
