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In another activity, I joined a programme that was completely
Melis Su CANBEYLİ & Ahmet ÖZKAN in English. MUN activities also require good English skills. I used
9/B Uşak Science High School translation tools to understand better. While using technology, I
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was careful not to limit my imagination. In my opinion, technology
DIGITALISATION AND OUR LIVES is very helpful when we use it in the right way.
Many people know that technology is something we need in our
everyday lives, and it has many advantages that make it much Doruk AŞKAN
easier than before. For example, we use trains and cars, and we 10/C Cihat Kora Anatolian High School
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even have planes that give us the opportunity to fly. Just by looking
at these examples, we can say that technology is a great help for THE ADVANCED STAGE OF TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION:
us. However, if we use technology too much or carelessly, it can WHEN REALITY AND VIRTUAL LIFE START TO MIX
become a problem. Such behaviour may lead to health issues like
bad posture, lack of sleep, weight gain, and social isolation. Technology is a very important part of our lives today. We
use it for communication, education, entertainment, and
These positive and negative sides divide society. Some people even for simple daily things. It makes many things easier and
believe these changes are normal as technology improves, but faster. However, when technology is used too much, it can
others think this situation is unacceptable. Though both sides slowly become a problem. This situation is often described as
have valid points, the argument has no winner. In conclusion, it is technology addiction. Technology addiction isn’t just about
our responsibility to maximise the benefits of digitalisation while spending too much time on your phone or computer. It
minimising its negative effects. So, we need to take this challenge becomes a serious problem when it starts affecting your real life,
seriously and use technology carefully. relationships, academic performance, and mental health. Social
media, online games, AI tools, and virtual reality systems create
Ece DOKUMACI digital environments where people can spend hours without
12/E Private Integral Anatolian High School realising how time is passing. It is even worse. You keep looking
MALATYA at the screen, and you know you will do it again. One important
effect of excessive screen time is the reduction of attention span.
RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Constant notifications, short videos, and fast digital content train
Technology’s transformation of the modern age affects the brain to expect quick stimulation. As a result, many students
communication, providing instant connection between people struggle to focus on long texts, assignments, or extended study
across cultures and continents. Nonetheless, meaningful sessions. Instead of adapting to these screens that are altering
interaction still depends on human empathy and authenticity. human nature, we need to raise our awareness before it’s too late.
Digital communication should strengthen relationships between
people, not replace them.
İlkim Miray GÖZÜTOK & Nur ÇİÇEKSOY
Technology is a powerful and dynamic tool, and it’s full of 12/G Konya High School
potential. Yet while it offers many benefits, its impact still KONYA
depends entirely on human intention. When we use it with a TECHNOLOGY: A TOOL, NOT A THREAT
clear goal and in a good way, it can help us. It is not only a sign
of progress, but it can also lead us to a better future for people. Technology is changing our lives every day. It helps people in
All things considered, the future depends not only on innovation many areas, such as education, health, and communication.
but also on responsibility. Technology will shape tomorrow, but Today, we rely on technology for learning, staying informed, and
we decide how. entertainment. If technology were not part of our lives, our daily
routines would be very different. Simple tasks like searching for
information or contacting someone would take much more time.
İpek Defne DEMİRCİOĞLU
9/E Bahçelievler Anatolian High School Although technology is highly beneficial, it also has some challenges.
ANKARA Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has developed rapidly in recent years,
is one of the most remarkable examples. AI can solve problems and
TECHNOLOGY IN MY LIFE
perform tasks efficiently. It helps us access information quickly and
Technology is an area that makes human life easier. Today, it is complete our work more easily. However, overreliance on technology
used in many different fields. As a student, I use technology in may reduce our motivation to think critically and independently.
my daily life. For example, when I study, I use the MEBİ and EBA Another challenge is that technology can sometimes contribute to
platforms. I also use artificial intelligence, but I try not to depend the spread of misinformation. For this reason, it is important to use it
on it too much. For example, in the TÜBİTAK project I joined, I used consciously and responsibly. Instead of seeing technology as a threat,
AI to find ideas, collect information, and edit my texts. However, I we should see it as a helpful tool and use it wisely.
also refined my ideas on my own and turned them into a model.
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