THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF

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THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF GIFTED INTROVERTS By: Sophie Lambert Period

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INTRODUCTION Changes in education system due to modern technology Introverted students experience different impact

INTRODUCTION Changes in education system due to modern technology Introverted students experience different impact than extroverted students Gifted introverts at forefront of technological shift To what extent has the shift in technological communication and social interaction affected gifted introverts with regard to academic success in school?

WHY GIFTED INTROVERTS ARE SO AFFECTED BY TECHNOLOGY Newest learning techniques incorporating technology are

WHY GIFTED INTROVERTS ARE SO AFFECTED BY TECHNOLOGY Newest learning techniques incorporating technology are typically tried out on school’s top students Introverts are a minority in the regular population, but a majority in gifted population (Burruss and Kaenzig 1) Past classroom settings geared toward extroverts (Burruss and Kaenzig 1) Technology is another learning tool that can be both positive and negative

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY Primarily positive response Able to pick and choose times for

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY Primarily positive response Able to pick and choose times for social interaction (Cain 2) Gives time for introverts internally process information (Catapano 1) Combines student to student and online interaction to strike a balance for gifted introverts

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY Permanent presence of social media and technology can be draining

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY Permanent presence of social media and technology can be draining (Catapano 1) Technology intensifies forced social interaction in student group projects/activities (Burruss and Kaenzig 4)

CONCLUSION Impact of modern technological advancements largely dependent on the individual student Technology tends

CONCLUSION Impact of modern technological advancements largely dependent on the individual student Technology tends to intensify the qualities of a gifted introvert Each student must find a balance that works best for them in the technological school environment

WORKS CITED Burruss, Jill D. , and Lisa Kaenzig. “Introversion: The Often Forgotten Factor

WORKS CITED Burruss, Jill D. , and Lisa Kaenzig. “Introversion: The Often Forgotten Factor Impacting the Gifted. ” The Virginia Association for the Gifted 21 Fall 1999: 1 -6. 15 Oct. 2015 Web. Cain, Susan. “Why Gadgets are Great for Introverts. ” Time Magazine. 16 Aug. 2012: 1 -2. 15 Oct. 2015. Web. Catapano, Jordan. “Technology in the Classroom Offers Advantages for Introverts. ” Teach Hub. 1 -2. 15 Oct. 2015 Web. Judd, Ryan. “K 12 Acccess to Internet. ” Malsaherath. 15 Oct. 2015. Web.