The risks and threats of digital educational technologies and products
The risks and threats of digital educational technologies and products
Author(s): Elena A. Sorokoumova, Elena B. Puchkova, Elena I. Cherdymova, Larisa V. TemnovadSubject(s): Education, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: students; digital educational technologies; digital products; Internet addiction; prevention; gadget; typology of threats and risks;
Summary/Abstract: Modern research is paying much attention to the issue of digital addiction of students in recent times since it can lead students to pay less attention to their academics. This article intends to discuss the possible threats and risks of the formation of digital dependence among teenagers from the use of gadgets. As a research method, the questionnaire method was used. The participants consisted of 13 specialists and 508 teenagers aged 11 to 14, studying in the 5th-8th grades of secondary schools. From the study, digital education increased the time spent of digital devices and technology. The authors also found that when students are learning with digital devices, they waste time on non-educational contents. The authors of the article propose psychological and pedagogical measures aimed at preventing digital addiction of students.
Journal: World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues
- Issue Year: 13/2021
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 851-862
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
