Research Padlet: Collaborative Group Essay by Sofia Perez Gracia https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x Made by: Sofia, Taisha, Mark en-us 2022-05-17 15:33:39 UTC 2022-05-25 13:38:26 UTC hello@padlet.com How the Internet Affect Brain Function sofiap2618 https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2189470524 2022-05-18 13:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2189470524 marcturla1 https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2197892557 Recent research suggests that excess use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory.
 
Since using the internet often involves our ability to multi-task between different settings—and somehow trains our brains to quickly shift focus to the stream of pop-ups, prompts, and notifications—this may, in fact, interfere with our ability to maintain focus on a particular cognitive task for extended times.
 
In other words, our ability to perform our daily activities involves a combination between our ability to multi-task and shift attention between different tasks, and our ability to maintain attention on a particular topic.
 
While digital multi-tasking may be a good practice for shifting focus, it may also weaken our ability to maintain focus on one area for an extended period of time. So it may make us more easily distractible because it reduces our ability to ignore distractions.
 
In addition to its negative effects on cognition, excess internet use has been associated with a higher risk for depression and anxiety, and can make us feel isolated and/or overwhelmed.
]]> 2022-05-24 15:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2197892557 The Positive and Negative Impacts sofiap2618 https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2197946874 2022-05-24 16:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2197946874 sofiap2618 https://padlet.com/sofiap2618/bilpxkrbnv4sk04x/wish/2197969791 Postive Impacts:
  • It helps connect with friends and family that live miles away
  • Useful for socializing, accessing information, and for career and commerce
  •  You can find political stories, health tips, and government services
  • Can publish or advertise businesses 
  • Students can access websites and study materials 
  • Can apply for jobs
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  • Excess internet use, and even “internet addiction,” is a common and probably under-diagnosed condition which affects people across different levels of educations, employment and socioeconomic status.
  •  The activities online are sometimes affect your brain health .
  • It can isolate us from our family and friends, increase risk for “burn-out,” and take away from the time we have for other meaningful and enjoyable things in life.
  • The internet is a double-edged sword. When used reasonably, it can increase our productivity and keep us connected. However, in excess, it can make us less happy and less efficient.
     
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    • People become lonely or socially isolated
    • Can lower self esteem 
    • Can cause cybercrimes such as identity theft, phishing, fraud, and hacking
    • Can cause cyberbullying, cyber stalking, internet predation, child pornography, and hate spreading
    • Can cause risks of computer viruses   
    • Illegal or age-inappropriate websites are easy to access 
    • It can impact ones attention span and their critical reasoning
    • Can cause mental health problems/stress
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