It is important not to get too excited about the educational benefits of the internet. If you remember, the television too was considered the next big thing in the world of education. Teachers could interact with students situated thousands of miles away and could give instructions and teach important concepts without any difficulty.
However, the concept never really caught on and television was categorized more as a medium of entertainment than a medium of education. Today, the internet and computer is considered as the best way to stay in touch with others. However, is it really essential for you to stay in touch with all your friends throughout the day?
Is it mandatory for you to be logged on to your favorite social networking website from the moment you start your day? Do you really benefit from chatting with your friends in the middle of your work? Nine out of ten persons fail to realize that internet is one of the reasons why productivity is suffering.
If you have any doubts, just avoid logging on to your favorite social networking website for a day. You will realize that you get a lot more work done because you will stop taking those many breaks between your work that invariably stretch out and consume bulk of your day.
Further, you will notice that you either visit your water cooler or walk up to your colleague or find any other way to avoid work once you have spend a few minutes or a short time focusing on the project in hand. This is a clear indication that our attention span is falling and internet is one factor to blame.