Teen Culture-Technology

By: Justin and Anson

Division 7

Why it’s teen culture?

• Part of teen everyday life• Used since birth for teens• Teens rarely use other means replacing

technology

Definition of technology

• “Technology-Scientific knowledge applied to practical uses ; applied science” –Gage Canadian Dictionary

Examples of technology• Electronics-computers, cellular phones,

television, iPods, etc• Computers- E-mail, Facebook, MSN,

Skype, Twitter, video games, Microsoft office, etc• Clothing-shirts, shoes, jackets, pants,

hats• Transportation-cars, airplanes, boats,

subways

Constructive uses

• Can communicate with others with easeex)cell phone, text message

• Faster productivity ex)printing, typing• Alleviates stress ex)less work, games• Convenient ex)transportation, e-mail,

electronic transactions, social network

Destructive uses

• Unreliable, can break over time• Damages eye and brain from excessive usage• Distraction from work or education• Addictive videogames • Stranger danger ex)Facebook, Twitter, My

Space, MSN

Explanation by Pittsburgh Professor