“Research has found that smart phones are affecting

productivity, communication in the work place, social

engagement, and have an effect in education”. Do you agree

with this statement?

SMART PHONES!!!!!!!

What is a smart phone????• A smart phone is a mobile phone offering advanced capabilities

•Smart phone is a wireless phone with text and Internet usage.

•A smart phone is a small, all-in-one devices that is used for communication and computing functions.

•Smart phones allow users to choose the applications that they want to install and use.

Smart phones help improve business productivity.

Smart phones and Work!!

•Saves time•Travel free•Flexibility•Perform jobs from almost everywhere•Internet access technology improves work-life balance•Increases productivity•Better and fast communication•Access to internet,email and companies data now

Smart phones and Education…

•Access research faster…

•Spelling and grammar corrected..

•Students can have access to virtual textbooks..

• Access online sources and education websites

•Minimize amount of work and time!!

•Flexible (small weighted)

•Can share information with other students.

Negative Effects of Smart phones…

•Creates laziness•Distracts work at office or school•More time spent on social networks•MORE ENTERTAINMENT LESS WORK!!!•Encourage bullying and hazing at school•Creates cheating

Smart phones disturb productivity EVERYWHERE..

Figure 1; This diagram states the negative and positive effects of smart phones at work and school.

STATISTICS…

Different types of Smart phones!!

There are different types of SMART PHONES today that vary in name. Eg Blackberry

Smart phones and Social engagement!!•Able to communicate to friends and family•Faster communication•Access to social network•Reconnect with old friends.•More time wasted on social networks.•Meet strangers.•Adapt western culture.

Conclusion…

Smart phone have a huge impact on our environments. Their affect us both positive and negative. The advancement of technology is creating work to be easy but also damages our work capacities.In summary my stance stands to say it affects us both ways both positive and negative.

Nondumiso Mbatha.