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With the increased use of mobile technologies, have you stopped to consider the physical impacts on your body?
On average, Canadians spend more than 4 hours a day on mobile devices (Ceci, 2024; Somos, 2022) and this number can easily be higher for people whose work or school involves mobile technologies. This can put a tremendous amount of strain on our bodies, including our eyes, neck, wrists, back, and more.
This project explores the symptoms associated with the use of mobile devices, analyzes the relationship to education and learning, and provides strategies for prevention and mitigation.
Continue reading to explore the symptoms associated with the use of mobile devices or jump ahead to explore the Relationship to Learning, Strategies for Prevention and Mitigation, or Artificial Intelligence Considerations.
Symptoms associated with the use of mobile devices
Symptoms associated with the use of mobile devices
Click on the magnifying glass symbol in any of the images below to explore symptoms associated with the use of various mobile devices.
Laptop
Laptop
AI image created with Microsoft Designer. Prompt: Full-body image of student using laptop at desk. Head to toes should be visible.
Cellphone
Cellphone
AI image created with Microsoft Designer. Prompt: Person using cellphone to text while standing.
Tablet
Tablet
AI image created with Microsoft Designer. Prompt: Person using tablet at desk.
Pause here to do a body scan. Mentally scan from head to toe, identifying any areas with pain or tension.
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About the creator:
About the creator:
Shannon is an educator based in Vancouver, B.C. She cares deeply about the well-being of her students, which includes their mental and physical health, as this can impact their educational experience and ability to learn.
Shannon's career has largely involved time behind a computer and she regularly experiences symptoms including digital eye strain and chronically sore shoulders, wrists, and neck.
Through this project, she hopes to educate others about physical impacts associated with the use of mobile devices, providing strategies for prevention and mitigation so people can continue to utilize mobile devices while prioritizing their physical and mental health.
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