Opinion: Kids and technology go together like a keyboard and touchscreen. But is there a virtual downside?


Most students today have Chromebooks, tablets or other forms of computers they use on a daily, if not hourly, basis. This quickly evolving technology has become an extension of their body, their mind, their creativity and basic functioning. But will there be a downside to such constant immersion of technology and their advanced skills? — Mobile gaming psd created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.com

It took me a few minutes to figure it out.

My great nephew, Elliot, who's only 2, kept touching our television screen while watching an animated movie. I thought it was cute that he reached out to his favourite characters, though he seemed oddly disappointed every time.

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