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Please read this article and respond to the prompts using the reading and your thoughts on the issues or concepts discussed.
1. Is 'hyperconnectivity" a good thing or a bad thing? Support your opinion
2. Research the following - How much time does an average person spend on their digital device daily?
3. After reading this article - What do you think about the "principle of minimum intervention in leisure time." Do you think it will work - why or why not?
4. Do you think America companies should adopt similar rules - could they be enforced and who should enforce them?
Hyperconnectivity is a bad thing. It creates problems within family's and could also cause problems with vacationing and doing any type of out-doors kind of stuff.
ReplyDeleteAbout an hour
The principle will help gain trust in employees. It will work because the employees will realize what they have been given.
Yes we should, but Americans are different than Germans, we don't have much work ethic, and we would want more and more and never will be enough.
1. I think is a good thing "hyper-connectivity" will help reduce your stress while your on your off time, because i have done it where i am out doing one of my hobbies, enjoying life and then i get an email from school stuff and my stress level raises.
ReplyDelete2. Average person from 8-18 they are on 7 1/2 hours a day consuming media.
3. After reading this article i think it will work because people wont have to look or think about work when they are off, and wont have to stress about it.
4.yes think american companies should should adopt similar rules so people wont stress about work as much or school, and i dont think it should be enforced but more as an option for the employes.
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ReplyDelete1. I think hyper-connectivity is a good thing because it allows me to people contact people at any time.
ReplyDelete2. According to the New York Times about 8 hour a day.
3. I think is a good idea but it will not work because the employer will say every thing can't be postponed.
4. I think they should adopt this but they will not be able to enforce it.
1. It is good in some cases to to fast connectivity. It is bad because of privacy.
ReplyDelete2. 8 hours
3. It is good
4.They can adopt it, but they can't support it
Complete sentences and USE FACTS TO SUPPORT YOUR OPINION
Delete1. yes because it can be relaxing and allows you to take time and "smell the roses" and enjoy your life.
ReplyDelete2. people from 8-18 take in 7 1/2hrs of media a day
3. i believe that it's a good thing because it'll help reduce stress levels
4.i think everyone especially american companies should do this because it can help out a lot of people and perhaps maybe even reduce violence.
1. Hyperconnectivity is not only a good thing- it's a great thing. It helps revolutionize the workforce by allowing easy accesibility to documents and assignments. It also helps average people contact colleagues as well as employers each day by, as the article describes it, the tap of a screen.
ReplyDelete2. Per the NY times, an average person sends 8 hours or more on a digital device daily
3. After reading this article, I do think this new rule will work. It allows employees to fully enjoy their leisure time, not letting the stress of the work force interrupt them from their own time.
4. I do think America should adopt these rules. Many Americans work hard and deserve time away from their phones or worrying about the stress of a call from a colleague when they are 'off the clock'.
1. Hyperconenctivity is definitely a good thing because it gives employees easier access to work stuff and it stops the interference of work in their personal lives.
ReplyDelete2. An average person spends about 2 hours on their device each day.
3. I believe "principle of minimum intervention in leisure time." is a great idea that will definitely work because it stop the intervention of work on people's personal lives and time.
4. America should definitely adopt these rules. They could definitely be enforced and the state's government could enforce them.
1. Hyper-connectivity is a wonderful thing, imagine the whole internet and all of its resources at your fingertips, but it can also easily be a bad thing. So much information out there sometimes makes it like trying to get a sip from a fire-hydrant when it comes to information, and a lot of times people just surf the internet not looking for anything in particular. It also means that you can be connected to work wherever you go and therefore you never really get a break.
ReplyDelete2. 8-10 hours depending on the location and the person.
3. I think that it will work if implemented properly, this means that the government has to enforce it and make sure that employees do not abuse it. I think that it is a good thing, because people need to take their breaks and relieve themselves of the stresses of work so that they can back to work ready and more effective.
4. I think american companies should and could do the same as what is happening here. The labor department would take care of this and it possibly be enforced by OSHA as workers safety, because it really is when you think about it, its a lot safer to come to work without stress than to come with it.
Well done - great job of reinforcing your opinions!!
Delete1. Hyper connectivity can be a good thing because it makes life easier because everything can be shared easier and people won't have to waste paper printing things because it's all shared online and nothing can be lost.
ReplyDelete2. The Average Person Spend 8+ Hours on their Digital Device
3. Upon Reading the article i agree and think that the rule will work because it allows for less stress among workers making them more productive workers overall.
4. I think that these rules should be made into actual rules because of the reason listed above
1. Hyperconnectivity is a good thing to a certain extent. It was great when it comes to communicating quicker, and following uo on work etc. But people have made it the first priority in life so all the know to live around it smartphones/devices.
ReplyDelete2. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2333261/We-spend-MORE-time-phones-partner.html .... This says that we spend more time on our phones, then with our partner.. Also It says about 2 hours per day.. which i believe is to low of a number for most.
3. I Think this will work, because it will help people not get so stressed.
4. I do think America should enforce these rules, just i dont think everyone will apply themselves to them.
1. Hyperconnectivity is a good thing due to the fact that now a days people can just tap a screen and pull up answers to many questions. With Hyperconnectivity people can do many things to assist people, from looking up symptoms to an illness, too looking up how to video's.
ReplyDelete2. According to the New york times the average person will spend 8 hours a day looking into a screen.
3. There is a possible success to the rule, and a possible failure. The success would be if the persons actually went home, forgot about work, and did things to relieve stress. Otherwise it would fail because the person would still be stressed about work and come home upset and only think about work.
4. It would be a bad idea for America to enforce similar policies. They would only injure the productivity, one they would still think about work but they could not call in questions because of the policy, two the persons would still be stressed, or three the person would forget their assignment.
1. Hyperconnectivity can be both a good and bad thing depending, its good because it does supply us with a way to quickly communicate with others and keep up to date on the world around us, but it has downsides as well such as the fact that it allows us to quickly communicate with others and keep up with the world around us.
ReplyDelete2. Approximately 8.5 hours a day ~ source http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/business/media/27adco.html?_r=0
3. This policy will work because of the great number of people who will benefit from the policy and the amount of media attention that it has received, no one will want it to fail and they will work to make the policy succeed.
4. American companies should adopt similar rules with exceptions for certain work forces such as medical professionals who need to be on call at all times. But even if they were implemented, they would have a hard time enforcing the rule because of the number of companies and the access that we have to these digital devices non-stop.
1. I think hyper connectivity is a great thing. It lets you connect with your bosses and employers and you can get all the information with the click of a button or the click of a screen.
ReplyDelete2. 8 hours a day says the New York times.
3. I believe this rule can and will work. It allows the employees to enjoy their free time without the stress of work.
4. I do believe americans should be able to adopt these rules. Us americans work hard and we deserve to have the time away from work calls and emails.
1. Hyper connectivity is a good thing because with this you are able to contact people such as your boss or co-worker at anytime with the device you have.
ReplyDelete2. An average person spends about five hours on their device daily.
3. I think it will work because I believe that it is up to device's owner whether or not he or she uses it wisely.
4. it would probably be a good idea for American companies to use this rule only because companies like Apple, may take advantage of what they are given and the devices could probably take over their lives. So I believe that Apple should enforce them.
1. Hyperconnectivity is a good thing when it comes to connecting with others locally as well as globally.
ReplyDelete2. Those eight to eighteen years old spend more than seven and a half hours on their digital devices.
3. I think if it is enforced properly it will work and can be a very good thing. People shouldn't be involved with work on their days off unless their is an emergency.
4. I think it should just depend on the job, some business and areas of work force call for more attention than others. If it needed to be enforced it could be. Everyone that does not work in a medical field most likely apply for the change.
1) Hyperconnectivity is a good thing because it lets you get in touch with the world around you.
ReplyDelete2) 8 hours a day
3)This would work. No employee wants to be stressed out when they are off work because of their job,
4)The rules should continue in America because everybody needs their free time. As I said earlier, nobody needs to be stressed out about work when not at work
1.) Hyper connectivity is a bad thing because it can cause stress and can be a distraction to few.
ReplyDelete2.) The average which people be on their phones is about 8-10 hours daily.
3.) I think it would work because now alot of people dont have to be stress and will cause less distraction.
4.) I think america should use this rule and the government would enfores this rule
1) While hyper connectivity has its downside, I consider it mostly a positive thing. It allows people to access/share information quickly and communicate instantaneously
ReplyDelete2) Young people spend an average of 7 1/2 hours on a digital device daily.
3) I think the idea is a good one. It's highly possible it can work as long as the guidelines are followed and everyone agrees on what an urgent situation is.
4) America should adopt similar rules. The rules could be enforced by people who monitor digital device activity
1.Hyperconnectivity is a good thing because you can do multiple things such as check your e-mail, without getting on your computer, you can just check your phone, and also stay updated on what is happening on your job.
ReplyDelete2. 8.5 to 9 hours
3. I think being penalized for not having your phone on after work is wrong, and I think this new thing will work because then you won't be able to work after work.
4. I think American companies should follow Germany and do this as well. I think they could be enforced and the governor for each state would have to enforce it for there state.
1. I think Hyperconnectivity is good thing because even if it can add a little stress, Its worth having easy access to things and people. The good things outweigh the bad.
ReplyDelete2. the average person spends around 2 hours on their mobile devices and 8 hours looking at any screen
3. I think the amount of efficiency resulting from the plan will vary depending on the people. This could work really well for people who get stressed easily, but others might not notice the change that much
4. America should adopt similar rules, and I think companies should enforce them when they see their employees stressing out over work, needing more mental breaks.
1.) Hyperconnectivity is good because it lets us connect with each other.
ReplyDelete2.) 8 hours at a screen/2 on mobile
3.) I think that this is wrong. Family time should be family time. So not having your boss call you 24/7 really divides work and home.
4.) America should adopt rules because it would most likely increase work efficiency .
1.) I think its great as far as a reliable connection and easy access to contacting people. In my opinion, The benefits greatly out way the bad.
ReplyDelete2.) The average person spends around 8 hrs a day using their digital device.
3.) I think it will work because it will reduce stress and create better relationships.
4.) I definitely think American companies should adopt rules like these, but I dont see them really being enforced.
1. Is 'hyperconnectivity" a good thing or a bad thing? Support your opinion
ReplyDeleteIts not good because people do need a mental break from work.
2. Research the following - How much time does an average person spend on their digital device daily?
They look at their phone 150 times a day.
3. After reading this article - What do you think about the "principle of minimum intervention in leisure time." Do you think it will work - why or why not?
Yes because people need a break and bosses need to respect that.
4. Do you think America companies should adopt similar rules - could they be enforced and who should enforce them?
America could but I think we are all tied up in our work and digital devices that we can't take a mental break
1. Is 'hyperconnectivity" a good thing or a bad thing? Support your opinion
ReplyDeleteI think hyperconnectivity is a good thing because you find out about news at the drop of the dime. You can find out about homework, projects and many other things. It's also a part of the reason why we have technology classes in school and degree programs
2. Research the following - How much time does an average person spend on their digital device daily?
5 hours and 19 minutes on a digital device which includes online and mobile.
3. After reading this article - What do you think about the "principle of minimum intervention in leisure time." Do you think it will work - why or why not?
I dont think it will work because there are people who are always finding alternate ways to access and hack things.
4. Do you think America companies should adopt similar rules - could they be enforced and who should enforce them?
America shouldn't adopt these rules because they couldn't be enforced. There are many hackers out here. The government couldn't even enforce it because we already have people leaking secret information.
1. Is 'hyperconnectivity" a good thing or a bad thing? Support your opinion
ReplyDelete-it makes it easier to connect with people and know whats going on, so I think its a good thing.
2. Research the following - How much time does an average person spend on their digital device daily?
The majority of people spend 4-6 hours daily. (http://techland.time.com/2011/11/24/how-many-hours-a-day-would-you-guess-people-watch-electronic-devices/)
3. After reading this article - What do you think about the "principle of minimum intervention in leisure time." Do you think it will work - why or why not?
People are always finding ways to get around things so I don't think it will work.
4. Do you think America companies should adopt similar rules - could they be enforced and who should enforce them?
I think they should definitely be adopted, but I feel like they wouldn't be enforced well.