How is your phone changing you?

How is your phone changing you?

Mrs. Schlaubach

Poll

Do you think your cell phone changes your brain?

• yes

• no

• maybe

Research

• We have been reading articles that cite research on a lot of the negatives of over-usage of cell phones.

• You are going to be asked to write an opinion paper on whether these negatives are outweighing the positives of having a cell phone.

• Now, we all love our cell phones...As do I. But, I'm asking you to think objectively (without emotion) about the impact it is having on our society.

• And just like chocolate cake....I love it too, but I need to know what too much of it will do to my waistline and health.

How is your phone changing you?

• Remember to be objective and leave your emotional attachment to your cell phone aside.

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Before we read CommonLit's "Watch out: cell phones can be addictive" pay attention to a couple things...

• Was the information gathered by an expert in their field?

• Was the information gathered by an accredited organization? (such as a university that is officially recognized)