Twentieth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge, and Society

Abstract

The purpose of this study in to examine the impact of technology on students from K- 13. Currently, there are massive amounts of information available in this new mediated world. After the COVID pandemic, schools are now dealing with the fall out of unbridles exposure of students to technology. Some of the positive effects of technology allows children to connect with their family, friends, and others in ways that enrich their relationships. Some parents and caregivers are also learning to slow down excessive use of technology by their charges. They are reducing the risk and adapting when problems arise, such as preventing children from accessing devices at specific times of the day. However, negative effects persist in many cases: children may be exposed to harmful online content and sexual exploitation. The Cyberbullying Research Center reports that incidents of cyber bullying are most prevalent at ages 12 to 15. A recent survey by the center of 13- to 17-year-olds found that 23.7% of girls, 21.9% of boys, and 35.4% of transgender teens had experienced being bullied. Low self-esteem and increased anxiety. This research is grounded in the theoretical tradition of phenomenological inquiry. Phenomenological inquiry focuses on the meaning, the structure and the essence of lived experiences of the researcher and the group involved in the experiences. CNN reports that teens and adolescents are using image filters on Instagram to enhance their appearance even though the result looks nothing like them. “Self-esteem addiction” can make young people feel inadequate.