Internet Everywhere: Addiction side effects and ways of dealing

with them using technology

Mr. Mattheos I. Kakaris – Principal Consultant

Internet Addiction or “Screen Abuse”

Covers today all forms of technology abuse: Internet

overuse, problematic computer use, pathological

computer use – and even iDisorder [Wikipedia].

Usual areas: Computer gaming, online gambling, social

networking, blogging, video viewing, emailing, Internet

pornography, online shopping.

Excessive computer use which interferes with everyday normal life.

“Screen Abuse” Side EffectsPosture, sore hand muscles, dry eyes, blurred vision

Lack of empathy, more violence

Lack of social skills

Poor sleeping habits

Obesity

Cyber-bullying, lack of privacy, high deceit levels

Technology based Solutions

Technological “medication” to treat symptoms

• Screen savers/locks, Gesture based apps, AR keyboards, Holograms

• Holograms, Artificial Empathy, Multimodal/multi-sensorial apps

• Holograms, multi-sensorial apps, NLP/NLG• Smart beds, white noise apps, screen dimmers, Relaxation

apps• Online campaigns, digital treasure hunts, Augmented Reality• Games, Apps, Tools, Browser add-ons, interactive multimedia

resources, Augmented Reality

Plenty of technological “prescriptions”

AR in education and learning

Will Augmented Reality be a “game changer” and result in a-Learning by adding an additional training capability like e- Learning did years ago?

Simple Introduction to AR Technology

The ‘WOW’ FactorOptimal first impression

Immediately capture audiences

Visualisation allows to engage learners

Stimulate social and decision making skills

Superimposing visual aids enhances vocational studies

Learning material comes to life

Today?AR is used by educators to enhance the learning experience

• Layar creator• Aurasma (recognizing real world items as markers)• Hoppala• String• BuildAR• AugmenteDev• Wikitude• Google Goggles• Alive• Junaio

Plenty of tools:

Conclusions for AR in EducationAR is a powerful tool to enhance learning experience.

Educators are willing to use AR to deliver a teaching experience that lasts.

Learners engage in the things they are doing, be it learning or training or reading a book.

There are plenty of AR tools that are easy to use.

The Problem

Help school children (ages 8 to 14) better understand the opportunities and risks of being online and thus become more resilient and capable of protecting themselves more effectively.

Studies have shown the school children trust their teachers for matters that concern them.Parents are troubled about children’s online safety and frequently take protective measures of a prohibitive character limiting their children’s online experiences.

AR curricula?Authentic LearningThe ability to add to reality by superimposing visual aids enhances instruction and learning for those disciplines where specific elements must be learned and remembered.

Delivery

Interdisciplinary approach

Multi session workshops

Online and offline activities

Social learning

What will Children Gain Dealing with pleasant/unpleasant online experiences;

Self-reflection on online identities;

How to handle the online personae;

Self-presentation, profiling and their relationship;

Acquire technological skills;

Understand how random data manifests to online identity;

Summary/Conclusions

There are technological solutions for almost all technology related problems.Online identities and safer Internet use in general needs interdisciplinary approach as technology and the Internet are integral parts of modern life.

Augmented Reality is not a remedy for all technology related problems but is a relatively simple technology with high educational potential

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.