Assignment 5B:
“Put your phone away!” or “Do you really need to look at that screen all the time? ” These are phrases that have a familiar ring to many people. Technology is progressively becoming a big part of our everyday lives, both children and grown-ups. Some embrace the technological development of our culture, while others take a critical stance. In 2013 Dr. Larry Rosen wrote the article “ How Much Technology Should You Let Your Child Use? ”, where he discusses the issue of children’s as well as adult’s excessive use of technology, more accurate iPads or other tablets. Is it bad for our kids to be in possession of an iPad at any time, even though it is not only games but also educational applications? How do we prevent ourselves from becoming “iPad-addicts” and what causes it?
Dr. Rosen discusses the psychological and cognitive side effects of these high tech screens on the brain activity in adults and children. We know that in general, tablet and phone apps, as well as our laptops, prevent our mind from wandering and being creative. This is due to the fact that you are constantly and actively making decisions about what to do next. It means we cannot just sit back, relax, and think because we always …show more content…
Rosen also appeals to ethos. In a whole paragraph (l. 12), Dr. Larry Rosen explains that he is a Professor and has spent over 25 years along with his colleagues researching technology and its impact on people, and has written 5 books along the way. Validating his credentials allows the reader to trust logically in what Dr. Rosen is talking about in his article. The basic argument in this article is the fact that technology is both good and bad for young children. However, he provokes the audience to truly think about the advantages and risks as well, which makes him even more reliable, along with an advanced academic language, as he does not only take one side but sees the case from a wider
“Put your phone away!” or “Do you really need to look at that screen all the time? ” These are phrases that have a familiar ring to many people. Technology is progressively becoming a big part of our everyday lives, both children and grown-ups. Some embrace the technological development of our culture, while others take a critical stance. In 2013 Dr. Larry Rosen wrote the article “ How Much Technology Should You Let Your Child Use? ”, where he discusses the issue of children’s as well as adult’s excessive use of technology, more accurate iPads or other tablets. Is it bad for our kids to be in possession of an iPad at any time, even though it is not only games but also educational applications? How do we prevent ourselves from becoming “iPad-addicts” and what causes it?
Dr. Rosen discusses the psychological and cognitive side effects of these high tech screens on the brain activity in adults and children. We know that in general, tablet and phone apps, as well as our laptops, prevent our mind from wandering and being creative. This is due to the fact that you are constantly and actively making decisions about what to do next. It means we cannot just sit back, relax, and think because we always …show more content…
Rosen also appeals to ethos. In a whole paragraph (l. 12), Dr. Larry Rosen explains that he is a Professor and has spent over 25 years along with his colleagues researching technology and its impact on people, and has written 5 books along the way. Validating his credentials allows the reader to trust logically in what Dr. Rosen is talking about in his article. The basic argument in this article is the fact that technology is both good and bad for young children. However, he provokes the audience to truly think about the advantages and risks as well, which makes him even more reliable, along with an advanced academic language, as he does not only take one side but sees the case from a wider