UNIT 1: THE INTERNET AND OTHER ADDICTIONS

THE INTERNET AND OTHER ADDICTIONS





Hello,
     I thought I had sent this upload concerning to Unit 1: Internet and Other Addictions to the blog a long time ago but maybe I had conexion problems.

    Anyway, this video refers to the effects of Internet Addiction on our brains and how it affects our learning process.  This is not a trivial topic. I hope you like it.

    Excuse me for the delay...

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