As I was scrolling through my News Feed on Facebook, I came across this interesting video (below) that had been shared by friends. It is about an alternative perspective on the impact of digital technologies in our society and how it has changed the way we interact and go about our daily lives.
“…this media we call social is anything but when we open our computers and its our doors we shut.”
It mentions how we, as humans, continue to find ways to connect with one another, (whether it be by Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Skype, messaging, etc.) but will always result in us spending more time alone.
While I agree that ICTs has its benefits, I believe that it is also important to maintain a balance in our lifestyle where we can spend some time to socialise outside and with families and friends.
Check out the video below!
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY%5D
Chronicles of a (pre-service) Teacher 
Hmm… Social media like Tumblr or Youtube provide an amazing platform on which individuals can express themselves and connect. This year, I started learning Spanish with a Filipino woman who has the same personality type as me (we met via a Facebook group to do with that personality)… We now share book choices via Goodreads.com. It is unwise to discredit social media and claim it has a trivial presence in our lives or that it is ‘anti-social’. I think about all the married couples, the internet has brought together. I think about all the otherwise unheard voices sharing stories via the Youtube.com “community”. I am not sure about video but I agree with your comments on it – It is about balance.
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I had seen this video every day on Facebook lately yet I hadn’t watched it. Today I saw it here on WordPress as well (Thanks Chronicles of a Pre-Service Teacher). I thought it must be time. I took a few minutes out of my uni time to watch something truly powerful and inspiring. If you haven’t watched this video, you simply must.
Someone out their has hit the nail on the head and spilled out exactly how a lot of people feel- but sadly this is also exactly what those people are still doing wrong. Including me!
The film really encourages the viewers to think about our digital lives- how we can’t tear ourselves away from the screens of today. Look up.
This makes me think about the uni course I’m participating in titled ICT. I’ve spent many hours in front of my laptop, typing, browsing and working for this very course. I understand that is for uni- but what do I do when I close my laptop? Grab my phone. Fire up my tablet.
Time for some reconsideration.
Please watch it and get on board. Note the comment on the video about our children growing up in this world. Change it people!
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