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12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 1/18  This is a graded discussion: 15 points possible due Oct 1 Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices 40 We all carry a mobile device with us every where we go these days it seems like, often even two if you have a Fitbit or smart watch. Assignment: How do you think this has changed how we function as people? Do you see it as luxury item you can live with out, a tool that makes life easier, or as Elon Musk suggests, a symbiotic relationship where we almost use the devices as a part of our brain where we can off load processing power and knowledge storage? Maybe somewhere in between? This week lets discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of how mobile devices have effected our lives, and where do we see this going? Grading : Discussions in this course are worth (up to) 15 potential points. Refer to the attached Rubric for point value descriptors. Search entries or author Unread    Subscribed (https:// Micah Galvan (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3941514) Sep 27, 2023  Our views and standards have altered as a result of the mobile device. People are required to call on their smartphones to let others know if they will be late to a meeting. Choosing a time and location for the meeting is no longer required. Call other people on their cell phones and let them know where you are right now. You spend less time engaging with people in person the more time you spent staring at a screen. Good relationships and interpersonal relationships, which are crucial for mental health and the general well-being of the community, are made more challenging as a result. In general, cellphones have improved accessibility to communication; assuming a person has mobile coverage, you can pick up your phone and text

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 2/18 or call them right away practically anywhere in the world. People have never been so interconnected on an international basis. (http Alejandra Gonzalez (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3937420) Sep 30, 2023  I agree people make less time making face to face conversations and will spend more time on the phone. It can be convenient but its good to have a human interaction here and there for your mental health. Phones has its perks like as you said calling and texting anyone at anytime and place. (http Mark Castillo (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3121808) Oct 1, 2023  Hi Alejandra, it does seem that we spend less time making face to face conversations and for that mattter actual phone calls vs. texting, etc. Its nice to have human interaction but other times it seems better talking to a robot since alot of people really have no social skills. I recently had a couple of cards stolen at the gym & i was able to use my smart phone & access online banking to suspend the card from being used illegally and it actually was faster than having to call for help for the other card because the app didnt have the option for pausing use of the card. When you are stressed out and don't know which way to turn a kind human voice does it for me. i use to view mobile communication as a luxury however it seems its becoming more of a need. Only negative i can think of is misplacing my mobile device or having it stolen without security features being enabled like remote wipe or failed login attempts which seems really helpful & necessary with the amount of data our mobile devices hold. At the same time its cool to have instant connectivity to almost anyone anywhere, at any time. (https:// Jenna Holbura (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4209453) Sep 27, 2023  The integration of mobile devices into our society has affected the way we communicate. It causes us to speak less face to face and rely less on each other and much more on the internet. I see my phone as a necessary device because I am in school and I cannot even sign into my own account without pulling out my phone to confirm my identity. Everywhere you go it

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 3/18 is automatically assumed that you have a phone. I do not think that we are in a symbiotic relationship with our phones though. I would say that is extreme and I would never want that. (http Micah Galvan (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3941514) Sep 27, 2023  Hi Jenna, I agree that mobile devices affects communication skills. I also know that (https://www.gcu.edu/blog/gcu-experience/how-cellphones-affect-communication-skills) You can deliberately attempt to regain your in-person communication talents if you're worried about how your cellphone is impacting your interpersonal relationships or social life. Communication by text can result in misunderstandings as well. It can be simpler to misinterpret mild sarcasm for a nasty comment while communicating by text because there are no conversational indicators to be heard or seen. Misunderstandings and upset sentiments could increase as a result of this. Having more in-person talks will improve your communication skills and enable you to build stronger, more sincere relationships with those around you. (http Alejandra Gonzalez (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3937420) Sep 30, 2023  Hello Jenna, I agree it has affected the way we communicate with one another over the years. We have to use our phones most of the time because like you said having to confirm our identity we have to pull out our phone for most applications. Many people can get attached to there phone and cause issues later on cause I've seen shows where it starts affecting relationships. (https:// David Gonzalez (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3348658) Sep 27, 2023  I believe this has changed very much in our world now. You will see everyone, even children with mobile devices. I remember at a young age I didn't have a mobile device until high school. Let's just say for us we are very lucky to experience the outdoors before technology was all over the place. Anyways, back to the topic. With mobile device it actually hides people from meeting face to face and to actually interact outside. This is more of a necessity than luxury item as everyone needs to have them for a reason. The good part is that it made it really easy

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12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 4/18 Edited by David Gonzalez (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3348658) on Sep 27 at 7pm for everyone to facetime with your loved ones for those who are in a different state or country. It really did helped as for example I can video chat with my grandmother and I can see her and she can see me. Or even calling your family member letting them you're ok and just checking up on them how they are doing. The bad I would say is that it's too exposed especially for young kids with mobile devices because they have access to anything on web browsers, social media everything. Even for adults everyone is behind the screen just scrolling and scrolling through social media. It would cause people to have less social interaction with the people that the individual would forget how to speak with someone out in the pubic. (That's my opinion of course, everyone else has their opinions too). Theres just so many things happening and the technology just keeps growing and growing. I don't see technology going away at all. It will get more advanced that one day we might not be able to control it. (Probably exaggerating) But anything can happen. (http Nahom Diress (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3928583) Sep 27, 2023  Yeah, you're spot on! Mobile devices are like a must-have these days, changing how we hang out. They're awesome for keeping in touch with friends and family, but, you know, they can also be a bit too much, especially for the younger generation. Finding that balance in our usage is crucial, especially with younger kids. (http Ashley Endriss (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3254961) Sep 28, 2023  Thanks for sharing your input David. I certainly agree with you about the danger mobile tech can have when it is given to children unrestricted. I think the good of the internet far outweighs the bad still, but it is not without its risks. As a person who grew up with tech, I think it gives us a unique vantage point of those dangers. To deal with the dangers that kids can encounter online, we were able to see the development and implementation of parental controls. When we were young spam calls were just starting, and we saw caller ID come out in response to that. Most people now do not answer calls from unknown numbers. We saw spam and phishing emails start, and now a lot of those are filtered to the junk folder automatically or our inbox warns us that the email we are viewing may be spam. Right now data brokers are able to buy and sell our personal details online even if we have never opted into providing it. California has now proposed the Delete Act (https://fortune.com/2023/09/15/california-delete-act/) which would essentially create a 'Do Not Sell" list to counter this in the future, in the same way the Do Not Call list was an answer to spam calls. It is interesting to see that as much as we have found ways to

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 5/18 improve our lives we tech, we have also found ways to reduce the dangers that come with it. (https:// Nahom Diress (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3928583) Sep 27, 2023  I believe mobile devices have changed us and revolutionized the way we live our lives for the better. The more accessible mobile devices have become the less of a luxury item they are and more of a necessary tool things like smart watches and tablets are still somewhat of a luxury item but in this day and age, smartphones have become necessary. Mobile devices have made our lives more convenient and efficient. They help us stay organized, access information quickly, and perform tasks such as online banking, navigation, and shopping with ease. With all good things, there are also negatives that come with it but the overall positive impact outweighs the majority of the cons. (http Eric Gaye (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4167354) Oct 1, 2023  Hello Noham, I totally agree with you, I am big on having the latest tech devices. I noticed that over the years they have been more of a convenient device than luxury. The amount of that people around me would ask for directions has decreased. Everything is accessible. But I’m starting to realize that there are some cons. Although like you said they do not outweigh the good, but the impacts it has on is negative. But two devices that I would recommend in any life time are ring camera and cellphones. (https:// Emily Torres Olguin (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4116085) Sep 27, 2023  I grew up playing with toys, and doing activities that made me use my brain, made me smell, touch, and feel. Now kids are only on their ipads or phones. Most children don't go outside; they don't play, all they do is observe content. Mobile devices have definitely changed how we function as people. You have access to anything in a matter of seconds, all types of information, a calculator, flashlight, camera, a mini t.v, your bank account and cards, your

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 6/18 whole life is on your phone. The phone is very convenient, but people rely on it too much, we spend a lot of time on it. I feel like before phones people were a little more social, now were isolated in our rooms, giving the phone all of our time and attention. Seeing how addicted we are to our phones I don't think we can live without them, since they're so accessible to everyone I don't think it's a luxury item. Phones are good but they can also be bad, it all comes down to how much time, your intentions, and how you use the phone. (http Pablo (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3862009) Sep 28, 2023  I agree with your opinion on how kids don't go outside as much as past kids used to do. When I was a child there was not a single day that I wasn't outside so much so my mom would have to drag me back inside. Now, that I am older I see my nieces and nephews would rather be inside and be on electronics than trying to enjoy playing a sport or an outside activity. There are some people who are so addicted to their phones, I have found just trying to keep myself busy and keep it as far as possible, not letting my hands idle, with this method I was able to keep my screen time under 30 hours. (http Em Heath ( She/Her ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4157171) Oct 1, 2023  While many people like to assume that children do not play outside as much because of technology, there are other factors in play that have reduced children’s outdoor play. Lack of a safe outdoors to play in and socioeconomic status are just some of the other factors (Loebach et al., 2021). Technology has reduced the interest in outside play; it can be used to increase interest (Betancur, 2018). While the early days of the internet and mobile devices were not unlike the Wild West, now days parental controls allow time and content limits in addition to allowing monitoring of their activities. Additionally, educating children early on about cyber safety is just as important as educating them about real-life safety. Betancur, S. (2018, July 12). Getting kids outdoors with technology . Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-kids-outdoors-technology/ Loebach, J., Sanches, M., Jaffe, J., & Elton-Marshall, T. (2021, March 31). Paving the way for outdoor play: Examining socio-environmental barriers to community-based outdoor play . International journal of environmental research and public health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8037806/

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12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 7/18 (http Eric Gaye (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4167354) Oct 1, 2023  Hello Emily, I completely agree, I have seen it first hand how kids don’t know how to play. Most kids these days learn from their devices than face to face interaction. I have also noticed the teachers are complaining that kids are returning to school and forgetting what they have learned. Everything definitely has its good and bad. Although we have access to all information, we also lack independent knowledge. (https:// Don Lowery (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4277489) Sep 28, 2023 Edited by Don Lowery (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4277489) on Sep 28 at 12:45am  I guess I see my phone as a tool, but I am by no means tethered to it. I often look to present so I try not to reach for it or use it as a crutch in social situations. It is my dictionary and spell checker I must admit, and I would say that I no longer remember most phone number except a select few. I do concern myself with the idea of RF radiation but mostly because I think our government chooses corporate profit over our safety. I'm sure you can find research that backs whichever way you lean on the issue. Technology is weaved into society in ways that we may not be able to change for the good or the bad. So, no the zombies on my cellphone won't take over the world but my cellphone may create zombies who never see the world in a way that matters. (https:// Ashley Endriss (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3254961) Sep 28, 2023  The advancement of technology and the integration of it into our lives has certainly influenced so much. Some of the benefits of the mobilization of technology are obvious like the ability to communicate, stay informed, or even access entertainment on the go. I have a cell phone, that I am connected to when I am out and about. If I forget it at home I will turn around and go back for it, because that is how much I rely on it. I use digital currency like apple pay, venmo, or zelle. I place mobile orders at restaurants to avoid waiting in line, I will even place mobile grocery orders on occasion to skip the in-store shopping. These are all things that I would not

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 8/18 be using if they were not so accessible. I am also the kind of person who sets my phone down when I am home, and I only check it periodically to see that I have missed calls or texts from earlier in the day. To solve this problem, I added a smartwatch to my mobile devices, and now even when I 'disconnect' at home I don't miss important notifications. I definitely see mobile devices as tools that make my life easier. They frequently save me time and help me stay organized. I also recognize that there are negative consequences associated with our reliance on mobile tech like addiction, social isolation, and distraction. If you have caught yourself doom-scrolling on TikTok, envious of an influencer's Instagram vacation posts, or even reading digital books when you should be doing anything else it is easy to see how this tech can actually inhibit our personal lives. There are whole industries built to steal identities/personal information, influence the news/media we consume, or ransom critical resources. Mobile tech has certainly aided in the advancement of elicit dark web activities also. I do see mobile technology as an extension of our brains adding to the information we have access to at all times. Symbiotic is a good word to describe this in most cases. Our use of tech is what keeps it advancing forward finding better and more powerful ways to help us manage our lives. This term is best used when we have a positive relationship with technology and it is beneficial in our lives. Technology can also be exploitative if used compulsively, or if the danger of online risks are not understood. In nature, there is a fine line between symbiotic relationships and parasitic relationships, and that ultimately comes down to how each party benefits from the relationship overall. I think the same reasoning can be applied here, our view of technology is influenced by the ways in which it is beneficial and/or dangerous to us directly. (http Joseph Chavez-pineda (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4301827) Sep 29, 2023  Hi Ashley, your insights on mobile technology’s role in our lives are enlightening. The convenience and organization they bring and the potential for addiction and social isolation are essential points. Your analogy of symbiotic versus parasitic relationships in nature to describe our relationship with technology is thought-provoking. It emphasizes the need for balance in our use of technology. Thanks for your valuable contribution to this discussion. (https:// Mark Castillo (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3121808) 

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 9/18 Sep 28, 2023 Hello classmates & professor, Its really amazing how much a phone does today &how much I have come to rely on it. I have only owned 2 smartphones & iam a pretty old guy before that i used a flip phone. actually, the reason i switched to a smartphone was because it was cheaper than flip phone with all kind of cool features & extras. Now i can't imagine being without it kind of depressing really but makes life much easier. especially since you cant even access canvas without duo app. I remember taking trips without a smartphone in the past & recollect how difficult it was without google maps. During Covid I think showed me how much i rely on technology and my mobile devices and how it helped me maintain connectivity between banks, insurance companies, & work. I have an Android phone but kind of like apple watches but im too cheap to switch over to apple. A major problem with mobile devices would be if i misplaced it or was stolen since so much of our lives are stored on our phones. Mostly for me it would be loss of contact phone numbers because i don't answer phone unless I know the number too many scam callers and getting harder to screen calls because scammers getting smarter too. (http Em Heath ( She/Her ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4157171) Oct 1, 2023  Hi Mark, It really is amazing how much easier mobile devices have made navigation compared to the days of using maps, verbal directions, or even printed-out map quest directions. Your concerns about losing important information due to a stolen or misplaced device are valid. Fortunately, technology has developed with this concern in mind, for a misplaced phone, https://blog.google/products/android/google-android-safety-features/ (https://blog.google/products/android/google-android-safety-features/) . The same innovations also allow everything you have stored on your phone to be backed up remotely so you can retrieve it on a new device. https://support.google.com/googleone/answer/9149304? hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid (https://support.google.com/googleone/answer/9149304? hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid) (https:// Pablo (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3862009) Sep 28, 2023 

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12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 10/18 We live in a time where we can talk to people who are on the other side of the world. We have so much computing power in just the palm of our hands and has made a deep impact on our daily lives. For the better, mobile devices have been an essential tool for my line of work, there are times that I am not at my desk but I still have to respond to emails and calls. From all the good that it has helped me, it can also be a hindrance. There have been times when I catch myself just drifting away inside a rabbit hole and find that I have wasted an hour being unproductive. Mobile devices can help us accomplish many things that a single person couldn't do a generation do, but can also become an addiction to just mindlessly browsing. (http Ilma Salman (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4334616) Sep 29, 2023  Spot on! It does tend to distract people and cause a waste of time! Yet, it has its benefits as well. (https:// Ilma Salman (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4334616) Sep 29, 2023  Mobile devices have changed our lives drastically; we used to live without them, yet can not live without them in this age. While these devices have made life easier for everyone, it has also made people lazier. It is also a big source of distraction and addiction of sorts as well. It has also made distant people close, yet close people distant. It has made a big impact on the social lives of kids and adults. Instead of talking together, there have been times when people have just texted the person next to them instead of just talking to them. It has cost a lot of people their jobs as well since more things are getting automated by the day. Setting a clear balance is highly important, everyone should set aside screen-free time for themselves and their family as too much screen time can lead to overstimulation of the brain. It can cause an increase in aggressive and irrational behavior. I do love the flexibility and ease it provides me, so I am in between being for or against mobile devices. (https:// Joseph Chavez-pineda (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4301827) Sep 29, 2023  I believe Mobile devices have become indispensable tools that contribute to our daily convenience. However, their constant presence can lead to distractions and decreased face-

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 11/18 to-face social interactions. The future of mobile devices is promising, with potential advancements in augmented reality, AI integration, and wearable technology. However, it’s essential to balance leveraging the benefits of mobile devices and maintaining our independence from them. (http Zachery Butte (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4402149) Oct 1, 2023 Edited by Zachery Butte (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4402149) on Oct 1 at 8:11pm  I completely agree that mobile devices can be a persistent distraction. I often find myself getting distracted while studying or doing homework when my phone is on my desk. I never really thought about AI integration with mobile devices until you brought it up. That is an interesting concept to think about. Although they might cause distractions, just like you, I am extremely excited to see what new mobile devices are going to come out and what they will improve on. (https:// Alejandra Gonzalez (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3937420) Sep 30, 2023 Edited by Alejandra Gonzalez (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3937420) on Sep 30 at 10:23am  Mobile devices have changed the way we function in my opinion. Most people depend on their phone whether it's for work or entertainment. I was on my phone a lot once my parents got me one in sixth grade. I remember coming home from school doing homework then spending the rest of the day on my phone. It did not help once I was introduced to instagram and Facebook in high school I would spend my time on those applications but now I have a different outlook and barely pick up my phone. I think it's important to interact with people. Mobile devices has interfered with interacting with one an other and phones should not replace that. I see a lot of young children that are stuck to their screens and that can affect their mental health in the long run. The good thing about mobile devices is how fast it can be connecting with another person whether its a call or text. Makes things a lot more easier and faster. I think technology is only going to grow more and more from here on out and see people just depending on technology. (http Jesse Aguirre Delgado ( He/Him ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4052073) Oct 1, 2023  Hi Alejandra, my parents also gave me my first phone when I was in middle school. After doing my homework, I would spend hours watching Netflix or playing Minecraft, and my

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 12/18 screen time was definitely high when I finally got Instagram. It is important to interact with people, which is what I would use Instagram for. I think it just depends on how people use their devices. I would text my friends a lot because I was not allowed to go out with them to places (due to safety concerns, which I'm sure every parent worries about), and being able to stay connected with them online through DMs or FaceTime was a great solution. The pandemic hit, and I found myself spending a lot of time on TikTok, which really took a toll on my mental health as I was falling behind with school. Luckily, I was able to limit my screen time by using the Screen Time feature on my iPhone. I feel that parents should turn on Screen Time on their children's devices. Technology can be an excellent tool for kids if they use it right, but most kids do not have that type of discipline. In my family, I turned on Screen Time restrictions (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982) on my little brothers' devices as I wanted them to do other things, such as playing with toys or going outside to have fun. Luckily, screen time settings are also being added to gaming consoles, so I recommend that a parent set up those settings if they are thinking about getting their children a device like that. Great post! - Jesse (http Rannie Brown II ( He/Him ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3818993) Oct 1, 2023  Facts because i remember the most we had was AIM and chat rooms and we was not allowed to sit in the house that's felt like prison to us back then lol but even with those from of communication we rather go outside and actually interact with people go to the park read books play hangout at the library. (https:// Em Heath ( She/Her ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4157171) Oct 1, 2023  Our relationships with our mobile devices depend highly on what we value and our current lifestyle. For some, it has improved their quality of life, offering opportunities where none would have been (Atske, 2019). For others, it has taken over their lives, dominating their existence, an addiction that impacts mental and physical health (Therapy Brands, 2023). I grew up in the analog-to-digital generation and witnessed the ugly, beautiful, and in-between changes in the tech world. For me, it is a valuable tool that allows for communication, productivity, risk assessment, and other such tasks that would have taken days or even weeks in the not-so- long-ago world where cell phones were closer to bricks with grey-green screens ( The evolution of cell phone design between 1983-2009 n.d). It is ultimately a tool whose user determines its value and impact. However, that is not to say that product regulations and public education should not be enhanced to combat the adverse effects mobile devices bring.

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12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 13/18 As for the future of mobile devices, multiple factors may dictate what will happen. While accessibility and affordability have improved, device longevity has decreased and increased e- waste (Green, 2022). Repairing newer smartphones is significantly more challenging than previous models, and right-to-repair laws are barely beginning to take root at the state level ( Right-to-repair 2023). Things will only worsen if tech companies are not held to a higher standard for reducing e-waste and increasing quality control. Health risks associated with mobile devices, such as increased accidents and physical and mental health issues ( Wireless devices and Health Concerns 2020), may dictate the future. If the technology industry, like other industries such as chemical, automobile, and food (Major health laws & regulations n.d), encounters regulations addressing health risks, future devices may come with warnings, reminders, and additional built-in safety features. Newer generations of consumers will also dictate what the future of tech will look like. Currently, newer adults are less technologically literate than previous generations (Pickup, 2023). However, children raised by tech-savvy parents who engage them in coding and cyber security at a young age (Fromm, 2017) may shift the market to embrace a larger market of customizable mobile devices and operating systems. Sources Cited Atske, S. (2019, March 7). 2. majorities say mobile phones are good for society, even amid concerns about their impact on children . Pew Research Center: Internet, Science & Tech. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/03/07/majorities-say-mobile-phones-are-good-for- society-even-amid-concerns-about-their-impact-on-children/ The evolution of cell phone design between 1983-2009 . WDD. (n.d.). https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/the-evolution-of-cell-phone-design-between- 1983-2009/ Fromm, L. (2017, August 8). Facing the screen: Millennial parents are embracing technology as a developmental tool for children . Millennial Marketing. https://millennialmarketing.com/2017/08/facing-the-screen-millennial-parents-are-embracing- technology-as-a-developmental-tool-for-children Green, J. (2022, June 6). To avoid e-waste, think about repairability before upgrading devices . TechHQ. https://techhq.com/2022/06/e-waste-right-to-repair-repairability-device-refresh- ecology-concerns/ Pickup, O. (2023, July 29). Gen Z workers are not tech-savvy in the workplace – and it’s a growing problem . WorkLife. https://www.worklife.news/technology/myth-buster-young-workers- are-not-tech-savvy-in-the-workplace-and-its-a-growing-problem/

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 14/18 Research guides: Health law research guide: Major health laws & regulations . Major Health Laws & Regulations - Health Law Research Guide - Research Guides at Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University. (n.d.). https://libraryguides.law.pace.edu/c.php? g=319350&p=3091813 Right to repair . PIRG. (2023, August 22). https://pirg.org/campaigns/right-to-repair/ Therapy Brands. (2023, March 7). How do smartphones affect mental health? https://therapybrands.com/blog/what-is-the-impact-of-smartphone-addiction-on-mental-health/ Wireless devices and health concerns . Federal Communications Commission. (2020, November 4). https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-devices-and-health-concerns (https:// Zachery Butte (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4402149) Oct 1, 2023  I believe that mobile devices have changed society a lot. I would never have guessed 20 years ago that we would be living in a world where mobile devices are important and often necessary in daily life. I no longer see mobile devices as a luxury item but instead as an essential tool. Today, we rely heavily on our mobile devices for simple things like staying in contact with friends and family, making payments to friends through apps like Venmo, listening to music, and taking photos. The biggest benefit of mobile devices is having a lot of information at your fingertips. Having access to information readily available if you have internet access is truly amazing. The biggest con of mobile devices for me personally is how incredibly distracting they can be. I often find myself getting distracted by YouTube videos or browsing social media. What feels like only 10 minutes of browsing the internet quickly turns into 45 minutes. I do believe that the benefits of mobile devices outweigh the cons. (http Jason Beech (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3914113) Oct 2, 2023  Yes mobile devices are basically necessary and essential in daily life now. The world has started to integrate our mobile device use into everything. You need them to get into baseball games because the tickets are digital. There aren't payphones around anymore so if you don't have a mobile phone you're out of luck for making a call. It's very interesting to watch it all happen.

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 15/18 (https:// Eric Gaye (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4167354) Oct 1, 2023  I think the integration of mobile devices has pros and cons. On the bright side these devices has changed how humans function daily. For example, a smart watch can be used to check your heart rate. Mobile devices make our lives somewhat easier. We have access to places and things just by searching them. Everyone is a phone call away. We have unlimited access to information and storage for anything for our future. But on the other end, we have stopped engaging with each other in different settings. At a table majority are on their phones looking at different people and things online. You can notice that the older generation are mostly using their phones for communication. We have also become somewhat slower, even though we have all the information we do not believe in ourselves. We tend to double check everything. Also the amount of accidents has increased because people are always on their phones. Some of these tools are basically luxury items based on the fact that each device we purchase have similar features. I believe we can live without most of them, but at the same time it helps in today’s society. (http Mads Balk (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3854119) Oct 2, 2023  I definitely agree with what you said regarding the health benefits these devices can provide, as well as the number of accidents increasing due to our access of them. I wonder what potential solutions to reduce physical harm/injury could be when it comes to these devices. Also, I'm curious as to what ethical implications the intersection between health and technology have (regarding what you said about health monitoring on mobile devices). I would imagine there needs to be stricter security standards to protect personally identifiable information, especially data that's as sensitive as people's EHR's (electronic health records). Interesting things to think about for sure. Thanks for sharing! (https:// Jesse Aguirre Delgado ( He/Him ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/4052073) Oct 1, 2023  I feel that carrying a mobile device with us everywhere has forced us to become more productive. On my phone, I have personal, school, and work apps. Notifications come in constantly with reminders of upcoming assignments, work emails, and direct messages from friends. We are encouraged to have Canvas and our student email on our phones to receive messages from professors and feedback from our courses. We are encouraged to have work apps to be in the loop, even outside of work. Lastly, having our personal apps to keep in touch

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12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 16/18 with friends and family is necessary. It can be difficult at times to find a balance between them all, but having such apps on our personal devices seems essential. Don't get me wrong, having everything in one place does help make life easier. I balance it out by turning off notifications on specific apps, only allowing direct messages to come in from apps such as Instagram. Utilizing the Do Not Disturb feature makes life a lot calmer. Mobile devices have transformed the way we do just about everything, and many of the concerns that were once there (e.g., too much screen time, inappropriate content, etc.) are being addressed as smartphones evolve. As more problems arise, more solutions are being found. (http Cesar Chavez-Murataya (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3814769) Oct 1, 2023  I agree, carrying my phone makes me feel more productive. I share this though with you because there has been many times where l lost control over a balance life and lean towards more ''workaholic'' tendencies. In a short term such as school finals or the last day to submit assignments, it may become helpful to have immediate access to my assignments and school work, yet it may be overwhealming to have a constant reminder of the work I need to finish. (https:// Cesar Chavez-Murataya (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3814769) Oct 1, 2023  In my personal experience, mobile devices came later on my life. As I grew up in Mexico, mobile devices where not as accessibly as it is nowadays. I grew up with limited technology (mostly TV and Radio with an older PC) which allowed me to understand how life was without cellphone despite being on my early 20s. I think there are valuable benefits of living with cellphones, tablets and laptops such as easy access to the web and interconnectivity. A perfect example is how most schools were able to successfully transfer to online during the pandemic. As most school developed or launched their online portals, most people owned a device that allowed them to also transfer online. In the other hand, our preference to social media as a path to socializing compare to more traditional ways can create or spike social anxiety and other disorders. an example is the article published by HelthierTech where they link Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) to the technology use. https://www.healthiertech.co/technology-social- anxiety/#:~:text=Because%20technology%20gives%20us%20a,social%20lives%2C%20with% 20negative%20consequences.

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 17/18 (https:// Rannie Brown II ( He/Him ) (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3818993) Oct 1, 2023 Edited by Rannie Brown II (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3818993) on Oct 1 at 10:12pm  I don't think the mobile device changed us its been around for a very long time it think its the features of the device that changed us over time. Its not a luxury item like it was once was in the 80's and 90's, Its what Elon Musk says it is because i definitely remember growing up I had a minimal of at least 20 numbers memorized like everyday and did not forget them also it was a time you had to keep quarters on you for the pay phone and a little organizer or black book with numbers and notes in it those were the days lol. Its a gift and a curse if you think about it prime example everyone right now has access to Canvas on their phone not laptop phone, we can do homework, emails, we can send fax's and sign documents from our phones too everything is accessible from the mobile devices that's why we as a people to be honest it dumbed us down a lot because at the touch of the screen the answers is a click away from a search on google. The good can communicate easier with loved ones you can call, text, email, and Facetime or Videochat with loved ones before 30 years ago you had to call the house phone or page and wait for them to call you back. Also back then everyone didn't have computers so if you wanted to like send a email you couldn't you had to write a letter and that would take anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks for a reply and that depended if they where local or not. The Bad it made people communication skills trash or non existent. In the 90's 00's where i grew up you had to be outside and moving around to meet people and talk to people, now people are a click away and a Call of duty game lobby from meeting new friends lets not for get social media. The Ugly everything is too accessible the information is easier to get when trying to educate your but also its a lot of Bs or misleading and incorrect information that people can put out there too. Also these devices make us not actually use our brains like we should be nowadays its people that dont know how to read a analog clock or how to write a letter and mail it off or what a phonebook is yellow or white pages lol. I know things in tech is suppose to change but all changes sometimes are not the best for humans mental development. (https:// Robin Cable (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3927522) Oct 1, 2023  We expect faster responses, due to being able to get immediate messages, and we have developed our own grammar rules for texting (this does vary by generation). I could live without my phone, but it does make staying connected with family easier. I don't have to memorize phone numbers anymore, but I still know my emergency contacts (mom and dad) by heart due to learning them before I had a phone.

12/19/23, 9:25 AM Topic: Module 3 Discussion: Mobile Devices https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/discussion_topics/7189264?module_item_id=30233262 18/18 Social media, which developed quicker when the mobile phone started being able to use apps, is cool to have at my fingertips. However, my mental health takes a hit when I get stuck doom scrolling, so I uninstalled those apps. Honestly, I hope that phones can get larger storage space without being too big or overheating. Otherwise I am pretty good with where our phones are at right now. (https:// Mads Balk (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3854119) Oct 2, 2023  I definitely think the use of mobile devices has affected our ability to access information quickly and rely on that information for whatever we may be using it for. I think, overall, this has led to a decrease in verifying data integrity and trying to find reliable sources for data. I also definitely see it as a tool to make life easier but also hinder us in some aspects. Like I mentioned, this can lead to a decrease in verifying data integrity as well as an overall decrease in fostering in-person connection when social connections are much easier to make initially. That being said, I also feel like these devices provide a ton of value in how much info we have access to and how it's used, as well as value in maintaining interpersonal connections online (through text messaging, social media, etc). I think overall the most ugly thing that will come out of using mobile devices are regulations on how user information is accessed and utilized by companies, as well as government regulations on app usage (for instance, the proposed TikTok ban). (https:// Jason Beech (https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1310100/users/3914113) Oct 2, 2023  I think mobile devices play a big part in how we function now. I think we could live without them but it would cause a lot of inconvenience. They're tools that make life easier by providing information and communication at our fingertips whenever we need them. But maybe we rely too much on mobile devices now. Some of us might be considered addicted to using them. But the world changed a little bit too not just people. My phone died at the airport once and I couldn't find a payphone or anything to make a call like in the old days.

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