Technology is a big part of our world right now and in some ways it’s hard for me to wrap my head around, especially being someone who loves the outdoors. That being said, I do enjoy the mindless scrolling of Instagram, snapchat, and playing videos sometimes. I rely so much on technology with my school and my journey of becoming a teacher that it worries me sometimes if I’ll be able to keep up with the rapid changes of technology.

Video games would be the most distraction but during this time I am usually catching up with buddies who are online, were basically having a group phone call and it makes us feel all connected even though we are all living in different places. I have set timers on my tech to help reduce my screen time, which I find really helps give me a que that I need to take a break from the screen.

It is hard finding a balance for the two..I use technology for a lot of personal well being but also for mindless scrolling. This is where I am “Torn Between The Screen” because I use tech in some ways to educate myself on things that are usually spent without tech. For example, I’ll look up camping tips and tricks on google or see them on Instagram, but when I’m out camping I am far from connected to my phone.

When I was thinking about technology, I started to watch some Ted Talks on Youtube and I found a very interesting Ted Talk by Darlene Damm. Darlene discusses the good and evil of tech. Where do I stand with technology?? I’m not sure..still torn between the screen.