Digital Technology: A Boon or Bane for Children’s Well‑Being

Vidya DC, Kalaivani A, Rekha P

Abstract


Dear Sir,

Digital technology has changed the whole world in the past two decades. It has contributed to all fields with its innovations. One of the key reasons for the success of digital technology is smartphones. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) and post‑COVID‑19 era, the teaching– learning process has become technology‑dependent. So, most of the children are exposed to this technology.


Keywords


COVID‑19; Digital Technology; post‑COVID‑19; Well‑Being

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