The document discusses the author's daily use of technology. It describes how the author uses technology to stay connected with friends through social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The author also relies on technology to complete school assignments, such as using the internet for research, typing papers on a computer, and submitting assignments online. Finally, the author discusses how technology is used for everyday tasks like doing laundry with a washing machine, washing dishes in the dishwasher, and driving a car for transportation.
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Rebekah Parsons
English 101
Ms. Bolton
September 13, 2012
Technology: My Daily Addiction
When the word technology is heard, most people think of IPhones and MacBooks. However,
technology is anything that is able to complete a task faster and easier. Due to recent technology,
people everywhere are always glued to their smartphones tweeting or updating statuses. Technology
plays a major role in today’s society in other ways too. It is almost impossible in this modern age for one
to get by without technology. Personally, I am constantly checking what my friends are up to on Twitter,
Facebook, or some other social media site. Researching in order to complete my school assignments
also requires technology that I use frequently. Using the dishwasher to wash dishes and driving the car
to get to different places are other examples of how I use technology. I use technology in my daily life
to stay connected with friends, to do schoolwork, and to accomplish simple, everyday tasks.
Keeping up with friends is an example of how I use technology daily. I check my Facebook and
Twitter accounts often to see what my friends are up to. Statuses inform me about my friends’ lives,
and the information I post lets others stay updated on my life. Even though I may not be close friends
with all the people on these sites; I am still able to see what they are doing. Another social media I use
is Instgram, where users only upload pictures; the pictures people post permit me to stay connected.
Although not as regularly, I use Skype and Oovoo as well. Skype and Oovoo allow me to video chat with
others. This is good for keeping up with long distance friendships. I keep up with my friends by using
my cell phone too. However, I only use my cell phone to contact my closer friends by texting or calling
them. I use technology in my daily life in order to stay connected with friends.
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Another way in which I use technology daily is doing schoolwork. I am not sure how I would do
some of my school work if it was not for technology. Sometimes, I use the Internet to look up or
research a topic for a school project; other times, I only need a computer to type my homework or
essay. Occasionally, I may need to submit assignments online or email a professor for assistance. A
flash drive is necessary if I need to save something and take it to work on later, and calculators are
helpful when doing math problems. I also use a printer to print various items such as projects,
worksheets, and other things I may need for a class. In order to be successful and complete my
schoolwork, I must use technology.
Lastly, I use technology in my daily life to perform everyday tasks. Clean clothes are essential;
therefore, I use the washing machine every day to wash loads of clothes. While I do not put certain
items of clothing in the dryer to be dried, I still use the dryer daily for the rest of my clothes and other
things such as linens. Washing dishes is also an example of how I use technology for ordinary tasks.
Instead of washing all of the dishes by hand, I just put them in the dishwasher. After all, clean dishes are
very important too. Instead of walking or riding a bike from place to place, I drive my car. If I need to
get somewhere, then I use my car as transportation; this is another demonstration of my daily use of
technology. Accomplishing everyday tasks is an example of how I use technology in my daily life.
Staying connected with friends, doing schoolwork, and completing everyday tasks are ways in
which I use technology daily. I get on social media sites in order to stay updated on my friends’ lives,
and I also use my cell phone as a more personal means to contact people. I use technology daily to do
schoolwork as well; for example, I may need to do research or type a paper. Washing clothes and
driving around town are everyday tasks that require technology.In today’s modern society, technology is
used everywhere and all the time. I would be lost in this world if I did not use technology daily. The
thought of how many people all over are also addicted to technology daily is overwhelming.