How Technology Affects My Daily Life

What would we do without technology? No, seriously. I’m Maddie, and I know for a fact that I use technology at least 10 or more hours of my day. I use it at school, home, to communicate, and for other various things. Without technology, I wouldn’t be able to do any of the things that I typically do on a daily basis. Today I will be sharing with you 5 ways that I use technology everyday, and how it affects my life.

1. Technology at School
At my school, we use iPads everyday. Literally everyday. It is a huge part of student and teacher life. We take notes, turn in assignments, complete tests, view our grades, and communicate with teachers all on our iPads. Another plus of using iPads is that we don’t have to carry around so many books or binders. I have been using my iPad at school for about 6 months, and I have learned so much about  how I can use technology for learning purposes.

2. Communication
I have a very busy life, as well as the rest of my family. I often go to school without knowing who will be taking me home in the afternoon. This is where technology comes into play. I can easily call or text my parents, brothers, grandma, or a friend to see if they will be able to take me home. Using my phone to communicate is a big factor in my life, and it makes communicating a lot easier. 

3. Entertainment
I am the type of person that gets bored very easily. When I am bored, I often just go on my phone and watch Tik Tok. Although this isn’t very affective on my health, it is something that sucks me in for hours on end. I also watch Netflix, YouTube, and listen to Spotify all on my phone or iPad. Using technology for entertainment purposes keeps me occupied in my free time.

4. Photos and Videos
I love looking at old photos and videos. Looking at them right from my phone makes the process even easier. I can show my friends and family photos and videos easily just by opening an app and scrolling through my camera roll. I can also take and photo or video anytime I want. This is important to me because I love to capture even the smallest moments so I can look back on them in the future.

5. Social Media
Social media is something I use everyday. Although I think social media can be bad sometimes, it can also be used for good. Seeing others photos, videos, and ideas is made easy through social media. Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, VSCO, and Tik Tok are some of the social media platforms that I check everyday. By checking these everyday, I can stay informed about others lives and what is happening in the world currently

As you can see, there is not a day that goes by when I don’t use technology. Life would be so much different if I didn’t have access to technology everyday. These are some of the ways I use technology, although there are many more. Thanks for reading!
Maddie Sora

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