The reliance of students on the internet is on the rise. Although the internet can provide convenience, it can affect students negatively, and its usage therefore ought to be limited. I completely agree with this point of view.
The internet can bring two obvious benefits to students. The first one is easy access to vast information. The internet can offer students a wide range of topics, from politics to biodiversity, enhancing students’ educational experience. This convenience can particularly help a disadvantaged group with free learning materials such as online courses, tutorials and e-books, which could create opportunities for upward mobility. Another advantage is saving time. In other words, the internet can reduce the need to visit physical libraries and bookshops. An example of this digital bookstore can be Amazon, where it can provide a wide selection of e-books and audiobooks, enabling students to prepare for an exam by staying home.
Nevertheless, the internet usage should be regulated as it has several detrimental influences on students. One negative effect of the internet on students can be distractions. The internet is full of social media platforms, online games and notifications, all of which can prevent students from focusing on important tasks like homework or exams, and this can contribute to poor academic performance in a class. Additionally, the internet can cause addictive behaviour amongst students. Social media platforms, including Instagram, have a great influence on users as their algorithms sort a user’s feed based on their interests. This abundant engagement can lead to addiction among students, which can trigger reduced academic productivity.
In conclusion, I believe that the internet can be beneficial due to the fact that it can present a variety of details and become time-saving, but its use should be reduced because of distractions and obsession.