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Negative Aspects of Using the Internet

Negative Aspects of Using the Internet. Modern technologies influence the way we think and behave , particularly among the young . The Internet is definitely keeping our brains active … but it has damaging effects on our lives . People first look to the Internet for knowledge .

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Negative Aspects of Using the Internet

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  1. Negative AspectsofUsingthe Internet

  2. Moderntechnologiesinfluencethewaywethink and behave, particularlyamongtheyoung. • The Internet isdefinitelykeepingourbrainsactive… but it has damagingeffects on ourlives.

  3. Peoplefirstlook to the Internet forknowledge. • It´sthefastest and easiestwayhow to getinformation.

  4. Theuse ofsearchenginesiscausingourbrains to reorganizewhereitgoesforinformation. • Peoplerememberwheretheycangettheinformation and not theinformationitself.

  5. Theimpacton teen brain • Theteen brain isimmature. Thehuman brain does not fullymatureuntilthe person is in theirlatetwenties. • Many teenagerschoosetwodimensionalworld.

  6. Theimpacton teen brain • Itcanproducechanges in behaviour, • reducepersonalcommunicationskills, • reduceability to thinkabstractly, • shortenattentionspans.

  7. Somepsychologistssaythatspendingtoo much time on the Internet can…. • interferewithoursleep, • sabotageourconcentration, • undermineourimmunesystems…

  8. Stress factor Causingstress • a lot ofe-mails • slow Internet • virus • data lostetc. Peopleunableto relax canharmthemselves!

  9. Stress factor • Accumulating stress leads to serioushealthproblems. • Extremereactionscaused by frustration, reactions such as swearing, screaming, beating a keyboardetc.

  10. Stress factor Prevention: • antispamfilter • antivirus program • firewall… • breaksafter a fewhoursofworking on PC • stretchingyourbody

  11. Healthrisksofsittingatthecomputer Carpaltunnel syndrome – caused by a pinchedmedian nerve in thewrist Prevention: - use ergonomickeyboards • giveyourself a breakeveryhour • rollthewrist…

  12. Inappropriateseatingcandamageyourhealth • Poorposture, pooralignmentofthehead, neck, shoulder and backcauses stress and painwhichaffectsevery part ofyour body fromhead to toe.

  13. Healthrisksofsittingatthecomputer Weightgain - snackatdesks = plenty of extra calories Dry eyes • oureyes are not designed to keepfocusing and movingrepetitivelyacross a computerscreen Prevention: • loweringcomputermonitorscanrelieveeyesfromstrainingto get a closelook • also, blink more.

  14. Affecton humanmemory • Theaccess to data anytime, anywhere= italtersthewaythe brain functions. • Lessneed to remembereverything = theInternet isanexternalmemoryforteenagers.

  15. Oneofthebiggestproblems: • Teenagershavebecome dependent on the Internet ….

  16. The user istheone in control!

  17. Sources: • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-565207/Modern-technology-changing-way-brains-work-says-neuroscientist.html • http://www.ibtimes.com/google-effect-changes-our-brains-299451 • http://www.more4kids.info/1712/computer-and-the-teen-brain/ • http://www.wahm-articles.com/Article/5-Reasons-Why-Sitting-At-The-Computer-Can-Be-A-Health-Risk/1573 • https://shine.yahoo.com/secrets-to-your-success/6-surprising-health-risks-sitting-desk-232800185.html • http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/using-the-internet-affects-your-memory-study-says/

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