The simple answer to this question is yes. The majority of teens are highly absorbed by their cellular devices; whether they’re messaging friends, playing games, checking up on social media, etc. At school, looking around, it would be odd seeing someone who’s NOT looking down at their device! The consistency of this distraction affects the adolescent psychologically, but while there are negative repercussions, there are even more advantages of the expensive technology we all possess. Some of these positives are seen in education! Students can access updates from the school district app, as well as finish or view their assignments on any Google Application (Google Slides, Docs and Classroom). Students can also take notes and create reminders throughout their school day about upcoming tasks.
Inevitably, technology is the future of our current youth. The dependence on a cellular device can be trained to control and manage. With the ability to adapt, our convenient resource becomes less of a distraction and more like a tool when used responsibly.