Task 5 – “No” Technology for 24hrs

In this Task, I want you to shut-down your technology for a straight 24-hour period.  All non-essential screens and technology will not be used.

NOT allowed:  smartphones, computers, television, video-games, etc….anything with a screen that can be watched.  No texting, Skyping, HeyTell, Voxer, etc.  No viewing electronic papers, magazines, internet-based movies, clips.  SHUT it all down.  No Kindle.

You CAN actually ‘go’ to a real movie instead or actually read a real book or magazine.  You can talk on the phone, or see people in person.

ALLOWED: work-related technology (e.g., computer for work or school, texting for work).  IPODs, radios (even on a smartphone) are allowed. You can check weather (with an app), and use the MAPS GPS.  But DON’T use any screens for entertainment.

Product:  You will turn-in 1 page (single spaced, typed) sharing with me your reaction to NOT using technology for 24hrs. How did doing this make you feel?  How did it affect others around you?  How did this affect your life (if at all).  How did you survive??