Madeline Burdette
Reader’s Forum Editor
mckayb22@gmail.com
The Uses of Technology
After tossing and turning during a sleepless Christmas Eve night, you finally have the chance to creep downstairs and discover what jolly old Saint Nicholas has delivered for you. You rip through the perfectly wrapped present to find a brand new iPad, Kindle Fire, or any other technological innovation of the twenty first century. The hopes and dreams of its creator run through your head, how you could use this to download school books, type papers, learn a new language, and complete your work on this simple little tablet. Fast forward two weeks, the only app you have downloaded is Angry Birds, and you have neglected all the genius of your techie toy for hours of knocking down little green pigs with aggravated birds.
Are we using our technological advances to their full potential? These tablets had noble aspirations to make medical discoveries, change communication, and revolutionize the way we work. Although they have made great leaps in society, to many they are just another meaningless distraction. I’m not saying we should give up fun games and apps, but maybe use them in an efficient way as well. Use the video chat to get connected with friends, check your grades or homework online, and appreciate the hard work put in to your coveted iToys. So maybe after completing every level in Angry Birds, maybe take a moment to use your technology for constructive purposes as well.
Reader’s Forum Editor
mckayb22@gmail.com
The Uses of Technology
After tossing and turning during a sleepless Christmas Eve night, you finally have the chance to creep downstairs and discover what jolly old Saint Nicholas has delivered for you. You rip through the perfectly wrapped present to find a brand new iPad, Kindle Fire, or any other technological innovation of the twenty first century. The hopes and dreams of its creator run through your head, how you could use this to download school books, type papers, learn a new language, and complete your work on this simple little tablet. Fast forward two weeks, the only app you have downloaded is Angry Birds, and you have neglected all the genius of your techie toy for hours of knocking down little green pigs with aggravated birds.
Are we using our technological advances to their full potential? These tablets had noble aspirations to make medical discoveries, change communication, and revolutionize the way we work. Although they have made great leaps in society, to many they are just another meaningless distraction. I’m not saying we should give up fun games and apps, but maybe use them in an efficient way as well. Use the video chat to get connected with friends, check your grades or homework online, and appreciate the hard work put in to your coveted iToys. So maybe after completing every level in Angry Birds, maybe take a moment to use your technology for constructive purposes as well.
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