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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Technology keeps us connected

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Over the past several months, my school, Metea Valley, has resorted to the use of Zoom meetings to allow students to interact with their teachers in a more comfortable manner. These online, live, video chats allow for more fluid conversations between teacher and student and help simulate a classroom. It seems natural that a more comfortable learning environment would improve most students’ education, but Metea had another reason of greater importance to utilize Zoom.

According to a study recently published by the Stanford School of Medicine, and spearheaded by Mr. Russ Altman, any face-to-face interaction, whether it be over a screen or in person, increases the quantity of Oxytocin released into our body. Oxytocin is considered a “feel good chemical,” and when released in greater amounts, Oxytocin raises our overall happiness and satisfaction.

Metea encouraged the practice of face-to-face contact in order to protect and support the mental health of our students, but this can apply to anyone. It’s easy to feel as if we are slowly going mad, unable to properly visit with those we love, but the technology at our disposal is remarkable and is granting our community a chance to not lose contact with the outside world.

My family and I utilize this opportunity by setting aside time each week to call and visit with family members living in all parts of the United States. I miss hugging both my grandmas, but I am truly just thankful for the gift of technology and its ability to keep my family and me connected.

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Otto Ives
Otto Ives
Otto Ives attends high school in School District 204 where he is a senior.

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