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Why it’s teen culture?
• Part of teen everyday life• Used since birth for teens• Teens rarely use other means replacing
technology
Definition of technology
• “Technology-Scientific knowledge applied to practical uses ; applied science” –Gage Canadian Dictionary
Examples of technology• Electronics-computers, cellular phones,
television, iPods, etc• Computers- E-mail, Facebook, MSN,
Skype, Twitter, video games, Microsoft office, etc• Clothing-shirts, shoes, jackets, pants,
hats• Transportation-cars, airplanes, boats,
subways
Constructive uses
• Can communicate with others with easeex)cell phone, text message
• Faster productivity ex)printing, typing• Alleviates stress ex)less work, games• Convenient ex)transportation, e-mail,
electronic transactions, social network
Destructive uses
• Unreliable, can break over time• Damages eye and brain from excessive usage• Distraction from work or education• Addictive videogames • Stranger danger ex)Facebook, Twitter, My
Space, MSN