Technology and Behaviour

Technology and Behaviour

Has the use of technology changed my behaviour?   I believe there are things that I do differently. Such as, when I am writing a note, I tend to abbreviate as if texting. I take advantage of google. And social networking, such as Facebook or Skype has become how I stay connected with distance relatives. It went from writing good old-fashioned letters to emails to facebook messages and texting.  

I prefer to talk on the phone and have an actual conversation with someone, however the old  "you can't beat'em, join them" kicks into gear and I just text instead. It's convenient but sometimes texts can be misunderstood. 

Does anyone write a good old-fashioned letter anymore? Even Christmas cards are sent via email now. 

I have a large blended family of ten children. We are all over the United States. Out of all ten, I think I only have actual phone conversations with two of them. We all keep in touch via Facebook or Skype. That's how we share pictures, important events, etc. We even have our own chat room where we can all message together about upcoming events or family matters. I think we have even had an argument or two on there. 

And when I don't have my daughter and she is with her dad, yes, she has her own phone and we text constantly. It's how we keep in touch. Yes, I know she is ten, but her father and I moniter her very closely. And she hates texting and talking on the phone.  But it works for her to keep in touch with either of us when she is with the other on her own terms and without having to feel as if she needs permission. 

So I would have to say it's become a convenience. I admit it, I couldn't live without my phone. I have everything on it.  For most of us, we joke that it's our "lifeline".  

Do I use a calculator for my algebra class? Yep. I first try to figure out myself first and use the calculator to check myself if still not sure. 

Technology has changed the way we do things, it has become a convenience. Honestly, earlier this evening when I told my daughter she needs to look up something in an encyclopedia, I got the "you must be crazy, what is that?" look.  And then, I explained why, and she said " I have google for that".  So, just to teach her a lesson, she is getting encyclopedias for Christmas.