Guest Speaker

I usually like when a guest speaker comes to my classroom because it means that I can just relax. I typically zone out and just think about other things, work on homework, or play with my phone. However, when Dietmar Dahmen came to our class, I was intrigued by what he had to say. From start to finish, he was full of energy. The statistics that he used were all relevant, and I was surprised by a lot of the information he shared with us. When he stated that more people have smart phones than toothbrushes and clean water, I was completely shocked! It is sad to think that more people have access to technology than basic necessities for healthy living.
It is both exciting and scary to think about what the future will be like. I remember when I got my first cell phone in 6th grade. I pretty much only used it for emergency situations. There were no rules in my classes about cell phone use because at the time, phones were not even an issue. Now with smart phones, we have access to the internet and millions of apps. It is so hard for me to go throughout my day without pulling out my phone. I am literally glued to it. Its sad because I realize that it is a problem, but I have no intention of changing it. Dahmen explained that the cell phone requires low mental cost and low access cost. It is so easy to stay connected any place and any time. I use my phone for nearly EVERYTHING. While I love my phone, I think that it is important to learn how to function without it.