Does not tend to keep students from socializing
with others in person.
Does not tend to increase a sense of personal
isolation from real "community" with people.
Does not tend to increase the tendency
toward depression among students.
Can distract students from what is being
covered during classes.
Does not tend to result in students being
academically dishonest.
Does not tend to deprive students of sleep.
Does not tend to contribute much to students
experiencing information overload.
Does not tend to become an addiction for
students.
Recommendations
The VCSU community should exercise care
that students do not feel isolated from others.While students report that using their
computers is less of a distraction in classes this year compared to last,
it is still an issue that needs attention.VCSU should consider forming "help groups"
to assist students who experience problems with computer "addiction", sleep
deprivation, or information overload.
