truth about technology (video games)
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Simple presentation for a 40 minute message to Grade 1 students about the dangers of Video game addiction. Exported from Keynote into PPT.TRANSCRIPT
The Truth About TechnologyJuly 26, 2013
What is Technology?
Inventions that we use to make our life easier and enjoyable.
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Examples of Technology
Video Games!
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What game is this??
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Video Gaming Statistics
7/10 American families play video games
Average player age: 30 years old
Nearly 5/10 parents play with their children.
Nearly 5/10 gamers are girls.
Are Video games GOOD?
Positive Effects
Encourages creativity.
Promotes critical thinking.
provides mental stimulation and education.
Helps you connect with your friends.
Fosters family time.
What happens if its too much?
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Video Game Addiction
Negative Effects
Affects grades.
Bad effects to your health.
No more family time.
Lose your friends.
Death
A son shot his mom because she hid his Halo 3 game. He was playing for 18 hours a day. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
A Korean 18-year old boy died after playing Star Craft in the computer for 50 hours straight.
A 15-year old boy almost died after playing Modern Warfare 3 in Xbox for 4 days straight in the U.S.
Not Just Kids!
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Death
A mom shook her 3 month old baby to death because she could not concentrate tending her farm in FarmVille while the baby was crying.
In the U.S., parents of a 22 month old year boy and an 11 month old girl pleaded guilty to child neglect after leaving their kids starving with other health problems because of “Dungeons and Dragons”.
What should we do?
Follow a time limit.
Have other hobbies.
Always do schoolwork first.
Ask God for help.
1 Corinthians 10:12
So be careful. You may be thinking, “Oh I would never
behave like that.” But let this be a warning to you. You, too, may
fall into sin.The Bible for Children
Simplified Living Text
Sources
“Game Player Data”. Entertainment Software Association. 2013. www.theesa.com/facts/gameplayers.asp
SunriseOn7. “Video Game Addiction”. online video. Youtube. Youtube, 9 August 2012. July 19, 2013.
bbclearning. “Caught in the web: video game addiction”. online video. Youtube. Youtube, 1 March 2010. July 20, 2013.
Bean, Sara. “How to set limits around video game use”. Empowering Parents. Legacy Publishing Company. Web. 19 July 2013
Bruner, Olivia and Bruner, Kurt. Playstation Nation. New York: Center Street, 2006, print.
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