Cyber Addiction by O Magenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl Teenagers excessive use of electronic devices. en-us 2019-02-11 17:44:39 UTC 2026-03-15 05:57:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Playcontrol.png Mental Health Issues 2019ofmagenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/329999606 Cell phone usage is similar to a gambling addiction.
     You may be addicted if:
       - you get anxious without                using your phone 
      - you feel the need to always            have your phone on you ]]> 2019-02-11 17:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/329999606 Reduction of Usage 2019ofmagenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/330000161 1. Start tracking how much time you use your cellphone. How many hours each day? Each week?
2. Reduce cell phone usage to half.
3. Spend your time focusing on those around you or other tasks
4. Create a daily schedule to avoid unnecessary cell phone use
5. Reward yourself for time spent away from your phone

]]> 2019-02-11 17:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/330000161 Interviews 2019ofmagenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/330000392 We interviewed Andrew Spruill and Mattson Caun, two seniors.
  • How do you feel like your phone has benefited your life?
Andrew - It keeps me more in contact with all my classes and friends.
Mattson - My phone makes it easier to get info faster through internet and it makes it easier to talk to people.
  •  How has your phone been a negative impact in your life?
Andrew- It can distract me when I need to focus.
Mattson - It is definitely a distraction from school work. 

]]> 2019-02-11 17:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/330000392 Poll 2019ofmagenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/330456761 We conducted a poll on Twitter asking students...

"Do you think you are addicted to your cellphones, and if so, does it take precedence over your responsibilities?"

19%  said I am not addicted
63% said they were semi-addicted
18 % said phones control their life

Craven, Anna. Survey of 27 High School Aged Students on Their Cell Phone Usages. Forest, VA: Twitter. 15 Feb. 2019. Unpublished Survey.

]]> 2019-02-12 17:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/330456761 Poll 2019ofmagenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/331409524 We conducted another poll on Instagram asking students...

Are you addicted to your cell phone?

- 79 Students said they ARE addicted 
- 80 Students said they are NOT addicted

Magenbauer, Olivia. Survey of 159 12th Grade Students to Determine Their Cell Phone Usages. Forest, VA: Instagram. 15 Feb. 2019. Unpublished Survey. ]]> 2019-02-14 17:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/331409524 Interviews Continued... 2019ofmagenbauer https://padlet.com/2019ofmagenbauer/61xwjaxxnacl/wish/331424056
  • Do you think not having a phone would be beneficial to your life? Schoolwork? Relationships?
    • Andrew - Considering most of my schoolwork is online, it would not help 
    Mattson -  If you’re not with someone, it distracts people from what's going on around them.
    • Do you think taking a break from your phone would be eye opening?
    Andrew - No, it’s a tool in my life. It wouldn’t change how I act or think. 
    Mattson - Yes, it makes you focus on life around you. 
    • On average how many hours do you spend on your phone?
    Andrew - 3 hours
    Mattson - 5 hours and 20 minutes

    Spruill, Andrew.  Text Interview.  13 Feb. 2019
    Caun, Mattson.  Text Interview.  13 Feb. 2019
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