Do you use your electronics too much?

     As the world becomes more and more tech savvy many people find themselves buying more technology and using it on a day to day basis. Here at Chadron High the majority of students if not all of them have some sort of cellular device and an iPad. So while many of us are supposed to be doing class work or paying attention we find ourselves gaming and texting. For some students this does not affect their learning, but others can truly struggle.
     Jadyn McCartney, sophomore says, "I text in class sometimes, and it probably does distract me but I find myself doing it anyways."
     Dana Dunbar, freshman says, "I don't really think that using your phone and iPad during class is a bad thing. If people don't want to pay attention they can deal with being behind and not understanding, but it doesn't even affect some people."
     Willy Cogdill, senior says, "I game in class all the time, but I still get my stuff done."
     Although, it is not just school and class work that using electronics too much effects. It's your every day life. Many people communicate through texting and messaging, but the majority of those people rarely talk in person. They say things over texting and messaging that they would never say in person.
     Mr. Nelson, PE and World Geography teacher said, "Phones are inefficient because there are too many distractions that come with phones."
     Using technology during class instead of paying attention doesn't just affect the student. It also shows the teacher that you don't feel the need to listen to what they are saying or teaching. It's disrespectful.