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TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION

This course is a type of teacher training aimed at helping school personnel understand the reasons for technology addiction in schools and ways to create a more peaceful atmosphere to promote a more successful learning and teaching process through the effective use of technology.

Since the emergence of the internet and smartphones, research is showing an increase in the number of people struggling with an addiction to technology . It’s not uncommon for both youth and adults to feel a need to constantly be “plugged in” to social media and the internet, but this often leads to a fear of missing out, and fear of being left out in young people. Technology addiction falls into a category of addiction termed behavioral addictions. Behavioral addictions are widely recognized by mental health and addiction professionals and include other behaviors

What Is Technology Addiction Called?

Technology addiction is also called digital addiction, internet addiction, or internet use disorder.

Technology addiction is a term used to refer to obsessive behavior related to technology, whether gaming, social media, online shopping, video watching, or anything involving technology.

Screens and technology are all around us in our daily lives. For young people especially, the rise of technology has changed the way we live our lives.

While technology reaps many benefits, it is difficult to ignore the negative impact it can have on one’s physical and mental health.

What Are Some Technology Addictions?

Some of the most common types of technology addictions include:

Gaming addiction

Online gambling addiction

Social media addiction

Online shopping addiction

Objectives of the course

– Understanding the terms of technology addiction in schools

– Recognizing technology addiction behavior

– Getting aware of related problems

– Identifying the incidents and consequences of technology addiction

– Getting an awareness related to the chronic victims of technology addiction

– Developing a school policy plan on preventing technology addiction at schools

– Recognizing how to create a class-friendly technology atmosphere

– Recognizing to use of effective technology at schools – Introducing pedagogical approaches to deal with the victims of technology addiction

Preparation

Before the course,

– Participants fill in a detailed questionnaire before the course, indicating their level of experience, teaching background and training.

– They also prepare a presentation reflecting their teaching method.

DAILY SCHEDULE OF TECHNOLGY ADICTION

DAY 1

Ice-breaking activities and introduction of the course program

Individual expectations

Knowing  each other – Presentation of participants

Signs & Symptoms of Technology Addiction

What Does Internet Addiction Look Like?

What Are The Warning Signs Of Excessive Time Spent Online?

Discussing the samples of technology addiction at schools

DAY 2

Effects of Addiction to Technology

How Does Technology Affect Our Life?

What Are The Problems Caused By Technology Addiction?

What Does Too Much Screen Time Do To Your Brain?

What Is The Cause And Effect Of Technology Addiction?

How Does Internet Addiction Affect Mental Health?

DAY 3

What Negative Effects Has Technology Had On Education?

Tips To Managing Gaming For Teens

Tips for Managing Smart Phones

Tips To Manage Technology At Night

Technology Addiction Treatment

DAY  4

Raising awareness for the chronic victims of technology addiction

Psychological support for victims even after school

Work on relevant databases and other sources to recognise the widespread problem of technology addiction around the world

Collaboration with other educational institutions for the prevention of technology addiction, such as the Counselling Centre for Children, Youth and Parents, etc.

Introduction of pedagogical approaches for dealing with victims of technology addiction

DAY 5

Pedagogical approaches for role-playing in dealing with victims of technology addiction

Providing practical guidance on overcoming technology addiction in schools

Develop steps and strategies for effective use of technology to prevent student technology addiction

Classroom-friendly technology applications

Develop effective school policies to prevent technology addiction in schools and use technology effectively

Overview of the course program

Evaluation of the course program

Filling in the feedback forms

certificate of participation

Learning Outcomes

All the participants will

– Understand terms of technology addiction

– Identify technology addiction behaviors, the victims

– Identify Signs & Symptoms of Technology Addiction

– Learn about the pedagogical approaches to deal with the victims of technology addiction

Discuss and develop school plans to prevent technology addiction and use technology

effectively at schools

– Create Class-friendly technology applications

– Develop an effective school policy to prevent technology addiction at schools and

effective using technology