"Smartphones make people more connected to one another." Do you agree? by Ivan Ng https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching en-us 2016-10-30 09:13:26 UTC 2025-09-28 18:50:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Example:  ing2 https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134147730 smartphones help us to...
  • Maintain a larger and more diverse network of relationships
  • Keep in touch with people whom we would have lost touch with
  • Find out interests, thoughts and activities of others which gives a sense of closeness 
 
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]]> 2016-10-31 07:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134147730 Because heleynaannfern https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991659
- Real-life interactions are dulled 
- it is a distraction -> constantly checking phone -> doesn't make the other person feel good
- Relationships: more dependent on phone = less certain about relationship + less satisfied 

]]> 2016-11-03 07:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991659 steventeo https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991662 it causes parents to:
- create attention-seeking behaviour in children as a result of parents' neglect

- form negative relationships with their children]]> 2016-11-03 07:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991662 steventeo https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991912 smartphones help us to:
- escape from the boredom and stress of parenting and demands of home life]]> 2016-11-03 07:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991912 Because jefferson_goh https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991992 - it causes people to ignore social interactions in real life
Evidence:
- cultural changes --> spring festival greetings are sent as text messages rather than face-to-face
- overly obsessed over phone ]]> 2016-11-03 07:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134991992 because it helps us communicate more frequently throughout the day https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992020 Married couples often communicate to:
 - say hello and chat
 - coordinate daily schedules
 - discuss important events
 - plan future events]]> 2016-11-03 07:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992020 Because heleynaannfern https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992050 - Social planning: cellphones give teens and other ability to call directly,  
collectively workout time and location of their meeting
- it allows people to show affection via an alternative mode: Enhancing the quality of social support 
- positive correlation between how supported students feels with how many contacts they have
- Feel safer: call for help during emergencies. ]]> 2016-11-03 07:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992050 Because lim_hongjie91 https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992427 they are seen by younger adults as the more acceptable form of communication. ]]> 2016-11-03 07:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992427 Because lim_hongjie91 https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992508 major decisions that have great emotional value are happening over text instead of face to face]]> 2016-11-03 07:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992508 Because lim_hongjie91 https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992654 it allows for more communication and coordination within the family. This is especially true in places where families are used to living apart, or when everyone in the family is often out at work or in school

]]> 2016-11-03 07:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992654 Because lim_hongjie91 https://padlet.com/ing2/microteaching/wish/134992805 it helps connect their families. 86% of respondents felt that technology had a positive impact on their family relationships. Everyone from young kids to grandparents is finding technology easier to use. It helps families to stay in touch regularly while 42% do so to share multimedia content with each other 


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