Abstract
This research explores the influence of technology on smartness & cognitive development of children with analyzing the behavior of children with using the gadgets and advanced devices. It investigates whether the mental capabilities of children are due to use of technological equipment and tools or they have their own abilities. The research uses mixed approach method questionnaire and survey approach with convenience sampling from 15 respondents from Al Ain basic cycle schools, three of them were selected for an interview. Results indicated that children nowadays are moving towards the age where parents will make their children bounded with these technologies and limiting their thinking capabilities to solve the complex matters and issues that surely will make children dumb instead of making smarter. The researcher recommended that it is important for parents, teachers, professional, healthcare providers and students to set specific goals for children and use of technology that will support efforts of children to meet their goals in life. They are required to monitor the children and guide them to make effective and efficient utilization of these technologies that can improve their mental capabilities, and also involve some physical activities that can make the children smarter than the basis of technology.
Highlights
This section of the study comprises of methodology for the execution of the study and for data collection process
Television was considered as an advanced technology that was in the homes that were later replaced by the videos and computers
In today world of advanced technology and sophisticated innovations, children are growing in an age that is titled as digital age, this digital age is rapidly growing and changing, that is completely different from the age of parents and ancestors of children
Summary
Television was considered as an advanced technology that was in the homes that were later replaced by the videos and computers. New technology, advanced gadgets, and digital media support can be used for enhancing the learning process and gaining in-depth knowledge if it is utilized wisely. This advanced technology can be a source of optimizing the learning potential of children if children are engaged in enjoyable experiences. As relying and depending more and more on advanced technology for the developed mail process, it emerges with the downsides that leading towards over excessive use of gadgets by children. It is not surprising for parents and the caretakers that children are becoming addictive users of these advanced technology gadgets. This study emphasizes on gathering opinions of parents and caretakers to identify whether kids are mentally smart or are they smart because of technology
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