What does “pervasive technology” mean?
Technology is omnipresent (everywhere) and prevalent (used frequently).
About how many people globally use the internet?
Around 5.45 billion.
What is the median daily social media use globally?
Just under 2.5 hours per day.
Average daily mobile device use for Americans?
About 4 hours 37 minutes.
What change may affect free ChatGPT users?
Ads may appear in responses.
How do rude prompts affect AI responses?
They can sometimes produce more accurate answers.
How do longer prompts affect AI results?
They generally improve accuracy.
Why is Wikipedia traffic declining?
People use generative AI tools for faster information.
Which countries/regions are restricting social media for minors?
Australia, Texas (U.S.), Denmark, France.
What age limit is France proposing for social media?
16 and older with ID verification.
Why are governments restricting social media for kids?
Research shows negative mental health impacts.
What percentage of students identified as tech-addicted?
About 70%.
How do tech-addicted students perform when devices are removed?
They often perform better academically.
What has increased significantly in classrooms since 2008?
Student use of digital devices.
What happens to grades when students multitask with devices?
Grades, recall, and satisfaction decrease.
Why are handwritten notes more effective than typed notes?
They improve processing and memory retention.
Does simply having a phone nearby affect learning?
Yes, it reduces focus and recall even if unused.
What did most students say about device use harming learning?
They believed it hurts learning but still want the choice to use them.
What percent believed they multitask effectively?
About 11%.
What is the tech-free zone?
An optional classroom area where students avoid device use.
How many extra credit points per class can students earn?
2 points.
Total possible extra credit from the tech-free zone?
38 points (~3.8% of grade).
When are extra credit points added?
At the end of the semester in one batch.
Can students leave the tech-free zone if needed?
Yes, they can step out to use devices.
