INNOVATION

AMAPOLA MADERAS- FERNANDEZ

“Digital Minds”, this is how the generations described today. We live in an exciting world where technology entertains, educates and connects us. In short, we are now living in a digital world.

Cellphones, televisions, videogames, smart devices and computers are examples of different inventions in the field of science. Make use of increasingly personalized and mobile media at present is the reason why inventors are continuing to invent new gadgets based on the latest research. They also give opportunities to engage with digital in developing countries access to the said devi ces.

The first one is television. Try to ask students if what lesson have tackled yesterday. For sure only 2-3 students know the answer. But try to ask them “Can you share the episode of Inday Will always Love You yesterday? Whispers, murmurs, and noise inside the classroom begins. It so obvious that they are very aware of the TV shows every night. That’s why many students are not reading their books because of television.

Because with the modern pace of technology, children have become amazingly fast learner especially when it comes in using gadgets.

Another one is computer. Computers nowadays are far outnumbered the office workers in different parts of the globe. If you are a good observer you can notice that every assignment, projects, and research students may go to the computer. That’s why the library is being ignored.

In fact, many of the schools worldwide are using computers in teaching because they believe that students are prone to these technologies where they will not experience difficulties in moulding young minds.

There are hundreds of gadgets trending in the whole world such as IPods, phones, tablets and many more.

Indeed, they greatly affects our lives. Even though they have disadvantages, we ignore those things that may affect our health. However, let’s face the reality that no one can cease the developing of technology. For sure there will be many inventors that will invent more inventions that can make our world very futuristic in present generation as well in the future.

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The author is Master Teacher I at Doña Asuncion Lee Integrated School