Gregory Poalillo

Ms. Grant
UWRT 1103-045
10 October, 2014
The Effects of New Technology on Adolescent Life
The topic of how new technology affects adolescent life is very popular. The
technology of today is so advanced that it has changed some important aspects of every
day adolescent life. The way students learn in the classroom has changed completely due
to this technology. Also, the way kids entertain themselves has been altered pretty
drastically. Does the technology of today have an effect on the mind of the adolescent? If
so, is it a negative or positive effect? How much do children rely on technology in their
everyday life? Will technology have a physical effect on adolescence?

Outline
I. The Effects of New Technology On Adolescent Life: New technology has
changed important aspects of everyday adolescent life.
A. This technology has reached the classrooms and has changed the way
students learn.
B. Children today would rather stay indoors and enjoy the technology than
play outside.
II. Does technology of today have an effect on the adolescent mind? If so, is it a
positive or negative effect?
A. New technology, such as the Internet, allow kids to access an infinite
amount of information within seconds. This is incredible and is definitely
a benefit to adolescent mind.
B. From a negative standpoint smartphones, which are a main focus for
advanced technology, could potentially rob adolescence of human
interaction the more dependent they become.
III. How much do children and teens rely on technology in their everyday life?
A. From experience, they use technology mainly when theyre bored. In
class, students play on their smartphones to pass the time if they arent
interested in the lesson. Or they use smartphones on the bus ride home
when they dont feel like speaking with fellow bus-mates.
B. Teens rely on technology heavily for navigation whether it be by car or by
foot.
IV. Will technology have a physical effect on adolescence?
A. If teens had to choose between checking whats new on twitter, and going
outside most would check whats on twitter.
B. It has been said that the screen of a smartphone or computer could
potentially harm your eyes after constant use.





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