Tech’s Impact on Your Brain
Digital distractions
Updated: 2025.04.14
3 min read · Advanced
Tech’s Impact on Your Brain Digital distractions Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 How often do you check your phone or other digital devices during the day? Do you think it affects your concentration? Q4 The article mentions "digital dementia." Do you think technology is making people forget things more easily? Why or why not? Q5 Have you ever felt distracted while studying or working because of social media or notifications? How did you handle it? Q6 Some people say that technology makes life easier, while others say it makes people lazy. What do you think? Q7 The article compares checking social media to pulling the crank of a slot machine. Do you think social media is addictive? Why or why not? Q8 Have you ever tried limiting your screen time? If so, was it easy or difficult? What was the result? Q9 Do you think multitasking is an effective way to complete tasks, or does it make people less productive? Why? Q10 What are some good ways to improve focus and avoid distractions in a digital world? Have you tried any of them? Q11 The article talks about turning off notifications to reduce stress. Do you think this would work for you? Why or why not? Q12 Do you believe that using digital devices will permanently change the way people think and remember things? Why or why not? Q13 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions tethered tied or fastened to something to keep it in place 例文 1 The boat was tethered to the dock to prevent it from drifting away. 例文 2 She felt emotionally tethered to her hometown, even after moving away. grievances complaints or feelings of being treated unfairly 例文 1 The employees voiced their grievances about the unfair working conditions. 例文 2 The citizens filed grievances against the new tax policy. backlash a strong negative reaction to something, especially a social or political change 例文 1 The company faced backlash after increasing its product prices. 例文 2 There was a public backlash against the government’s new law. pernicious having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way 例文 1 Long-term exposure to air pollution can have a pernicious effect on health. 例文 2 Spreading false information online can be pernicious to society. elusive difficult to find, catch, or achieve 例文 1 The police spent weeks searching for the elusive suspect, but he always managed to escape. 例文 2 True happiness can be elusive, as it means different things to different people. |
| *本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。 |
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*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。