How digital technology affects information retention and learning processes of childhood and adolescence?
Digital technology significantly impacts the information retention and learning processes of children and adolescents. Excessive use of digital devices and the internet can lead to negative effects on health, cognitive functions, emotional development, and social well-being . Adolescents spend considerable time on social media, texting, and gaming, which can affect their physical and psychological health negatively . However, digital technology also offers positive aspects such as empowering learning, communication, creativity, and technical skills improvement . Research emphasizes the importance of understanding how adolescents accept, reject, and utilize digital technologies in their daily lives and learning processes, highlighting the concept of "ICT is a good servant but a bad master" . The assimilation of technology into adolescents' lives provides diverse learning opportunities that aid in enhancing communication skills and knowledge acquisition .
Source Papers (5)
| Title | Insight |
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| Digital technology enhances learning opportunities for Nigerian adolescents, aiding in cognitive development, communication skills, and knowledge acquisition. It facilitates information retention and learning processes through interactive digital environments. | |
| Digital technologies impact adolescents' daily lives and learning, with insights on how they are accepted, rejected, and used. The study emphasizes the importance of balancing technology as a tool for learning. | |
| Digital technology impacts cognitive functions, emotional, and social development in children and adolescents, potentially affecting information retention and learning processes compared to traditional methods. | |
| Digital technology impacts information retention positively by empowering learning processes in adolescents. However, excessive use may lead to health issues, emphasizing the need for balanced utilization. | |
| Digital technology enhances information retention and learning processes in adolescents by offering virtual classrooms, widening social circles, increasing visual reasoning, boosting creativity, improving technical skills, and self-esteem. |