Oh sweet, bitter-sweet technology. It has certainly come a long way, constantly evolving at an increasing speed ever since I was a child. This has inevitably changed how our society functions and how we interact with one another… for better or for worse, I will let you decide that for yourself.

Technology was created to make our lives easier, to make processes more efficient and connect the globe. When it works and the connections are solid, it can perform wonders that enable all walks of people to further their activities, business, inquiries… This flow of bandwidth, mega bites, and serotonin can be crucial in some cases. For business or for pleasure, whenever technology fails to function and operate as we desired, I am reminded that we are simply animals running around on a spinning rock.

Why is it that the students are so calm when you put them in front of a screen? Why are students are often more engaged in the material when it’s coming from a video. Why do they appear to listen more attentively?

Technology is here to stay. How can we educate the future citizens of this planet to regard their personal devices (that often get thrown in their faces) as a tool for their future development, to encourage curiosity and wonder?