The Difference Effects Of Technology

The time children spend using technology has rapidly increased from when we were younger (Hosokawa & Katsura, 2018). Many worry about the negative outcomes that could possibly arise. cause their children to experience mental health issues. This is a natural response from any caregiver because of the sudden increase of constant digital technology use today. The frequent use of digital technology can display a sense of isolation which can cause loneliness and depression (Hosokawa & Katsura, 2018). If a child is not able to manage their internet time wisely they can easily slip away from engaging with others and slowly become hidden. This may

be a bigger problem for children of older ages as they are more engulfed in social media, instead of using technology for learning. However, for younger children the technology is more monitored and is more catered towards being age appropriate. This leads the technology use to not be harmful (Courage & Troseth, 2016). The devices that are used for younger children in classrooms as well as at home are usually engaged with co-viewing with the educators or the parents which allows for more learning potential (Courage & Troseth, 2016). The use of technology could very well lead to a series of mental health issues, however when children are younger it is easier to control what they are viewing. As children get older they are more free to use technology, meaning that they are able to use and navigate is as they please (Shifflet, Toledo & Mattoon, 2012). Often when children grow older they use technology for other means rather than learning. For educators this is may cause a struggle to collaborate their ideas with their students. Educators try their best to create content and activities that stimulate learning, as well as catering to children with specific needs (Shifflet, Toledo & Mattoon, 2012). As they grow it becomes more and more difficult to control what they are doing. With that being said this may lead for older children to become use to the fact of easy access technology, which makes technology part of their daily routine (Hosokawa & Katsura, 2018). This could cause for children to engage in more personal activities and use their technology in isolation, resulting in less social interaction (Hosokawa & Katsure, 2018). However, for younger children this is not the case as they still feel the need to engage in physical and social activity.