7 Effects of Technology Addiction on Kids

By Jenifer Truitt, Executive Director of Ziglar Family

1. Increasing loneliness and depression.

2. Fueling anxiety.
3. Increasing stress.
4. Exacerbating attention deficit disorders
5. Diminishing your ability to concentrate and think deeply or creatively
6. Disturbing your sleep
7. Encouraging self-absorption

DepEd Cites Proper Cellphone Use During Classes

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

In a radio interview, DepEd Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla explained that the

prohibition of cellphone use during class hours is mandated by the DepEd Order 83
series of 2003 or the order "Prohibiting Students of Elementary and Secondary
Schools from Using Cellular Phones and Pagers During Class Hours".

1. It has been noted that cell phones have been proliferated with lewd and
obscene picture messages particularly those capable of Multi-Media Services
(MMS). In view of this, the following policies regarding the prohibition on the
use of cell phones are hereby reiterated:
1. The Department of Education (DepED) strictly imposes a ban on the
use of cellphones by the students during class hours; and
2. Teachers and parents should devise ways to educate students on the
responsible use of cell phones to prevent them from engaging in
misguided and immoral activities.
2. Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Order is hereby directed.

(References: DECS Orders: Nos. 26, s. 2000 and 70, s. 1999)

Reporter: Mechell Mativo