What are the negative effects the internet have on students?

Answer 1

As a student myself, I get distracted by the internet because it's available to me and there's so much more fun and interesting stuff than homework to do on it. YouTube is especially distracting for me! Right now, this is distracting me from my homework :/

...procrastinating...

Answer 2

Positive----- store of information, contact to the world, be in touch with the latest happenings, helpful in studies, projects,etc

Negaive------ addiction, playing games, strain to eyes, watching the unforbidden sights, hacking, downloading unwanted information pics, only listening music etc

Answer 3

The Internet affects students in various ways...

• They can do research for various assignments and sometimes get answers more quickly than using a library.
• They can send and receive email, allowing them to communicate more quickly than with postal mail.
• They can take coursework and related tests without needing to attend class on the class' schedule.
• They can interact with the school in various ways, as needed.

Those were some of the positive effects. Some of the negative effects are...

• They can allow their use of the Internet to distract them from their required coursework.
• They can search for answers to homework questions and copy/paste the answers into their papers without taking the time to actually do the work and learn the material.

Answer 4

One major down side is cyber bullying. It can cause some students to commit suicide over what people say over the internet. Another down side is that people of any age, not just students, can easily get distracted with the internet.

Answer 5

Internet has an effect on your education by changing how your brain works. The more you go to a certain website or window, it can have effects on your writing. When you write. You will notice that you go a lot faster when typing and/or writing

Answer 6

helps in many things Mass Communication to chit-chat with friends.playing games for entertainment.

by ARNAV GUPTA

Answer 7

It helps them learn, or they can ask questions here on Wiki Answers!

Answer 8

The internet has made it easier for students and teachers to give out assignments or essays. It also has made a way that teachers can give assignments over the internet.

Answer 9

It enables you to get answers to your questions (like this).