...Cause and Effect of Online Computer Games Introduction In today’s generation with a fast-paced technology and modernized society, it is not a question anymore why computer games are extensive. It becomes a natural part of growing up for players most especially to the so-called gamers who are mostly students. They play computer games for leisure and fun. Gamers are able to learn how to socialize and compete with others through online gaming. For them, it is more than just a play because they are able to create a fantasy world wherein they have their own character and could escape from reality. Hence, it turns into a real and growing problem since not only the adults are affected but kids as well who know how to play computer games. The enjoyments they get from playing these games develop into addiction which they hardly noticed that they are spending much time on computers. It is patent that computer games are affecting the behavior of a student/gamer. They become loner. Others lose interests in studying and would prefer to play online games rather than do their homework or projects. In result, they would fail and worst, decide to stop schooling. There could be a lot of effects of playing online computer games to students. It brings psychological impact to a student/gamer. Moreover, computer games affect not only mentally but also physically because gamers became sleepless. They would stay awake for 24 hours just to keep on playing and would even skip meals because they’re...
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...The Harmful Effects of Computers and the Internet Robin Diaz Strayer University Abstract Computers along with the Internet have come a long way from their first uses in the military and by large corporations. Today, computers are an important part of modern life. More and more people are purchasing computers for use in the home. Whether they are surfing the web or managing their finances, computers have become a useful tool. Some parents are purchasing computers and using them as electronic babysitters for their children. They might not see the dangers of this behavior. Everyday children are becoming addicted to computers and the internet the same way a person becomes addicted to drugs. Parents have to take extra care of making sure that their children are safe on and from the computer and the Internet. There are so many dangers that face children in the virtual world. It’s up to the parents to keep the kids safe from those dangers. The Harmful Effects of Computers and the Internet Over the past few years, I have noticed just how dependent my whole family is on technology. Currently in my home we have four computers with internet access, two Microsoft X-Box 360s, a Sony Playstation 2 and a Playstation 3. As a wife and mother, I have to be concerned about what my family is being exposed to. I thought that as long as I spot checked what my children were doing, that they would be okay. I had mistakenly believed that my children would understand the rights and...
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...In today's modern world, computers are an essential part of everyday life. Around the globe, children often use computers from a very young age. Although it is important for children to participate in various well-balanced activities, in my opinion, children who use the computer daily are actually developing a critical skill for future success. The bases for my views are personal, academic, and professional. From a personal point of view, computers are an invaluable resource to help young people explore the world around them. For example, children who use Internet to satisfy their curiosity about diverse topics are already becoming independent learners. No child with a computer is ever bored! By starting early in their lives, children feel totally at ease around computers; they are also able to take advantage of the wide range of services computers provide. From an academic viewpoint, children have no choice but to master this technological invention. For instance, when I was in university, students brought their laptops to class to take notes, do research and exchange information. They wrote assignments, created presentations and developed databases. Children who build early confidence and experience in these abilities are at a distinct advantage over those who have not. From a professional perspective, the computer has found a permanent place in the workplace. Today, employers still pay to provide computer training to their employees. Tomorrow, corporations will expect prospective...
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...Children are exposed to computers at an early age and some even children know more than their parents about computers. However, regular computer use can have some negative effects on children, especially those that frequently use computers for extended periods of time. Visual Problems Some children who frequently use the computer may be at risk for developing vision problems. According to the American Optometric Association, children can be even more susceptible than adult to developing eye discomfort, fatigue, headaches and blurred vision. One reason this may occur is that a child may be more apt to ignore problems when they are viewing a computer screen. For example, an adult that is having problems with glare when viewing a computer screen may try to adjust the screen to reduce the glare. A child will not do this. Instead, a child will simply adapt to the problem. This can cause increased stress on their vision and can potentially lead a child to needing glasses at an early age. These potential vision difficulties can also interfere in a child's ability to do schoolwork or read. Bates Method Secrets How to See Better Without Glasses & Improve Your Eyesight Naturally! www.Program-for-Better-Vision.com Sponsored Links Physical Decline According to Wellesley University, hours behind a keyboard can take a heavy toll on childrens' bodies. It can cause delays and strain on their developing musculoskeletal system. It also takes away time that a child usually spends out playing...
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...the technology. It has been become very developed and useful for people. In these days, no doubt one of the common technological devices is computer. It is, everywhere such as workplace, homes, bank and computer has an importance place in education. Today computer are used in every phase of education. Like, other fields, computer spreads to the every field in education, however it does not always brings positive effects, one of these reason is , student who bringing laptop to the lecture, they get low grade and the second one is computer’s waste teachers time. First of all, bringing laptop to the lecture, make a quite significant impact on student’s being concentrate on the lecture fully because laptop is visual. “There’s halo effect, where people are being distracted by what’s on the screen” says Jeremy Littau who is an assistant professor of journalism and communication at Lehigh University. Students enter or surf on the website such as twitter, face book and eBay. When they deal with these website, they do not listen to the lecture, its result in, they missing the lecture and get low grades. Secondly, computers waste teachers time, Clifford Stoll who is an astronomer, compute systems administrator, and the author, says, “school computers need technical support, it’s silly to expect English teacher to install and maintain the high school’s file servers. In business, you figure...
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...Effects of Excessive Computer Use Andy Siddall ITT – Technical Institute Composition I – EN1320 Jennifer Cordelier May 1, 2014 Effects of Excessive Computer Use Are you spending too much time on the computer? Do you find yourself gaining weight, more tired or out of shape? Then you probably should either not eat or eat something better for you. You should also get away from the computer and go for a walk or something. Prolonged computer use leads to obesity due to poor eating habits, lack of sleep, and decreased physical activity. Prolonged computer use leads to obesity due to poor eating habits. “Sedentary pursuits, such as watching television and computer use have contributed more than 25% of obesity in children” (Hill, & Peter, 1998). “As children increasingly spend more time in front of computer monitors as well as televisions the chances of obesity increases” (Hill, & Peter, 1998). The research found that kids who spent more time in front of a screen – regardless of the type – snack more frequently and are more likely to choose less healthy snacks. High TV viewers and computer/video game users both reported eating roughly 3.5 snacks a day – one full snack more than kids who had minimal exposure to these technologies. But children who watched two to six hours a day of TV were more likely than the high computer/video game group to eat high-fat foods such as French fries and chips according to research from the American College of Cardiology (Casteel, 2014)...
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...information. Our society could not be imagined without new technologies and their role both in this society and in human life in general. With advances in technology, student study habits have dramatically changed. It's affected the way classes are taught, students learn theories and the way information is presented. Gone are the days of slaving over books in the library and scribbling down notes on paper. Modern technology has rapidly changed our world. It improves the length and quality of life. Although modern technology brings an enormous number of benefits for mankind, it causes many harmful effects as well. Modern technologies are very powerful because they rely on one of the most powerful genetic biases we do have — the preference for visually presented information. The human brain has a tremendous bias for visually presented information. Television, movies, videos, and most computer programs are very visually oriented and therefore attract and maintain the attention of young children. The problem with this is that many of the modern technologies are very passive. Because of this they do not provide children with the quality and quantity of crucial emotional, social, cognitive, or physical experiences they require when they are young. The developing child requires the right combination of these experiences at the right times during development in order to develop optimally. This cannot happen if the child is sitting for hours passively watching television. Modern technology...
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...Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? It has generally been observed that children are increasingly using computer every day. As the statement indicates, I also believe that using computer daily by children would have more adverse impacts on children rather than positive ones. In following I will investigate this issue furthermore. Firstly, we all know that children require physical activities. Accordingly, in many cases using every day computer leads to some health issues such as obesity and poor eyesight. Secondly, according to many experts, using computer in some cases can be addictive. Thus, it may cause some children to spend the majority of their time with it. Thirdly, when children have daily access to computer, they might encounter to some undesired contents such as sexual or violence material which can disturb them mentally and psychologically. For instance, few months ago my younger brother, who is 6 years old, saw a very violent clip in YouTube. As a result of this event, for almost a week my baby brother couldn’t sleep regularly. Of course I wrote a complaint to YouTube and requested them to remove that clip, but unfortunately the harm has been done. However, one can argue that, computers are essential devices, therefore, it is impractical for anyone to avoid them even children. I also believe this is a valid point and children can gain a lot from computers, but by proper and monitored...
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...The Effects of Computer Games Addiction On Academic Performance of Students. A Research Paper Prof. Aurora De Luna English Teacher New Era University, Lipa City branch Antonio Julius V. Arellano 9-Galatians Introduction In the few decades, interactive electronic media has grown from virtual non-existence to one of the primary means of entertainment for students. In more recent years the arrival of the internet has become the complete change of landscape of electronic media from something individual and static into interactive and social one of the type of game is a MMORPG (Mass Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) which has no ending at all its meant to be played forever another types of game are RPG, Shooter, Racing, Sims and Open World. Companies around the world invest millions of dollar on developing games according to the CNN the gaming franchise is multi-billion dollar business and companies want to get all the attention of gamers world to play their game. The term computer game is in sharp competition with video games, console games, and arcade games. Video games and console games usually mean games connected to a TV, whereas arcade games means games placed in public spaces. Computer games on the other hand, are occasionally used to mean games played on a personal computer. However, since all of these areas have been developed in close parallel...
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...THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TO STUDENTS’ LIFESTYLE AND STUDY HABITS Abstract This research study aimed to determine and identify all the possible positive and negative effects of using computer technology to the lifestyle and study habits of college students, particularlyfreshmen students in the nursing and information technology departments in Saint Mary’s University. Specifically, this study determined the different negative factors that affect a student’s level of competency in terms of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Also, it determined major reasons why students use computer technology in their daily lives. Findings from the study indicate that using computer technology makes daily living easier for students when it comes to finishing their tasks and completing their school projects. We found out that most students use the computer to communicate with their parents and relatives who live abroad and to visit educational websites like wikipedia.org to help them in their school works and assignments. It also presents data gathered from the level 1 SMU students that they use computer not just to do their research projects, but also to entertain their selves by playing computer games like DOTA and counter strike. The data also shows that the student’s use the computer in signing up to social networking sites so that they can chat with friends be updated daily on what is going on around. The gathered data and results confirmed that using computer technology...
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...EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMING ON NEUST STUDENTS’ IN CABANATUAN CITY 1. FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 2. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1. THE REPORT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2. BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 3. RESEARCH DIRECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 3.1. ACTIVE USER PERSPECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 3.1.1. Important studies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11 3.1.2. Problems with the Active User perspective ............................................
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...and in the same time, we are exceeding our potentials and widening our mind in the society or community we belong. While I am thinking on how to set up my theme into organized details, brain storming and concept mapping pop in the lead. In addition, I found out that my topic was full of vast ideas. Thinking that my topic was so easy, yes it is so easy but full of thoughts. For me enable to swim this wide ocean of ideas, I need to configure my thoughts and get the pearl of the orient of each subject matter that are included here. The title of my essay is technology and morality. It has a two parts; first, the part one, “the effect of computer in children s' morality; then the part two, “the social media modifying the moral standard of humanity. Nevertheless, this essay will focused only on the part one; respectively it is all about the impact of computer to the one of the parts of our society, the children. The children have a great role in our life. It is a stage of process where the stepping-stone for adolescent and adulthood...
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...Computer Games PC games, also known as computer games, are video games played on a general-purpose personal computer rather than a dedicated video game console or arcade machine. Their defining characteristics include a lack of any centralized controlling authority and greater capacity in input, processing, and output. PC games reached widespread popularity following the video game crash of 1983, particularly in Europe, leading to the era of the "bedroom coder". From the mid-90s onward they lost mass-market traction to console games before enjoying a resurgence in the mid-2000s through digital distribution. The uncoordinated nature of the PC game market and its lack of physical media make precisely assessing its size difficult. Although personal computers only became popular with the development of the microprocessor and microcomputer, computer gaming on mainframes andminicomputers had previously already existed. OXO, an adaptation of tic-tac-toe for the EDSAC, debuted in 1952. Another pioneer computer game was developed in 1961, when MIT students Martin Graetz and Alan Kotok, with MIT student Steve Russell, developed Spacewar! on a PDP-1 mainframe computer used for statistical calculations.[3] The first generation of computer games were often text adventures or interactive fiction, in which the player communicated with the computer by entering commands through a keyboard. An early text-adventure, Adventure, was developed for the PDP-11 minicomputer by Will Crowther in 1976...
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...ENC 1101 February 13 2013 Causes and Effects of the Computer/Information Revolution By illustrating the lifestyle of the computer revolution through advancements in human society whether it be medicine, school or businesses, computers paints a vivid image of a world that is interconnected providing further advancement upon our society; only to create a bigger, faster and more efficient world. The 21st century is known as the information and or computer revolution. As Hamming states, "the industrial revolution released man from being a beast of burden; computer revolution will similarly release him from slavery to dull, repetitive routine" (Hamming 4). The revolution began after World War II and to this day continues evolving at a rapid pace enhancements made to it’s speed and size, has led to more and more information being found and processed on a daily basis. According to Linowes, more information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous five thousand. Changes to the lifestyle of the everyday human are quite prevalent. Nowadays, people have access to what seems to be an endless pool of information, whether it is social networks, instant messaging, electronic libraries while businesses use the internet and information technology to operate their organizations. People communicate every day and transfer data every day at an alarming rate. The computer revolution has shaped or current environment into one where the internet is central to todays society...
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...THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CSC134 STUDENTS IN UiTM TERENGGANU DUNGUN CAMPUS BY: NOR AZILA AWANG ABU BAKAR NAZATUL AZLEEN ZAINAL ABIDIN NORLINA MOHD SABRI MARCH 2008 COPYRIGHT © UiTM Tarikh No. Fail Projek 19 Mac 2008 Penolong Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan) Institut Penyelidikan, Pembangunan dan Pengkomersilan (lRDC) Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam YBhg. Prof., LAPORAN AKHIR PENYELIDIKAN "THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CSC134 (COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING) STUDENTS IN UiTM TERENGGANU DUNGUN CAMPUS" Merujuk kepada perkara di atas, bersama-sama ini disertakan 2 (dua) naskah Laporan Akhir Penyelidikan bertajuk 'The Effects of Computer Games on the Academic Performance of CSC 134 (Computers and Information Processing) Students in UiTM Terengganu Dungun Campus' oleh kumpulan Penyelidik dari Fakulti Teknologi Maklumat dan Sains Kuantitatif, UiTM Terengganu (kampus Dungun) untuk makluman pihak Prof. Sekian, terima kasih. Yang benar, NOR AZILA AWANG ABU BAKAR Ketua Projek Penyelidikan ii COPYRIGHT © UiTM PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS NOR AZILA AWANG ABU BAKAR Project Leader ................................................: 11 ~ / Sig at t'e . NAZATUL AZLEEN ZAINAL ABIDIN Project Member ~ .............................. . NORLINA MOHD SABRI Project Member ............................................ 1':f?~ Signature iii COPYRIGHT © UiTM . ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First and foremost we thank Allah...
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