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Abstract: We live in a technology-immersed world where people of all ages, including students, high school children and many younger children and even toddlers, already have their own tablets, laptops as well as smart phones. Many people are convinced that the use of digital technologies, as in e-learning or blended learning is the best way to learn at school, varsity, home and at work. However, the reality is that many decision-makers are ill-informed on neuroscience and therefore the real advantages, as well as the disadvantages when using these technologies for learning from an early age. In many cases, much more time is needed for decision-makers, parents and educators to explore in-depth research articles on learning- and development topics before being lured into embracing these mesmerising technologies, under the umbrella of being educational. It is essential to have more in-depth knowledge around "good learning", with and without digital technologies. Only when we are empowered with knowledge and critical insights on these learning topics, including neuroscience and the impact of the misuse of technology and social media on the holistic development of all people, will we be able to make smarter and wiser decisions towards a brighter future and wellness for our children and humanity overall. Technology addiction and its associated negative impact on human minds, bodies and souls, are already well researched and will be referenced. Report will be given on a research project where learners were asked to complete a Self-assessment questionnaire, focusing on Multitasking. Based on research results and when applying critical and creative thinking, will we be able to find the ideal nexus for our learners' holistic development, learning performance and future! We must be pro-active and more critical in today's techno-immersed world to ensure we are embedding the ideal nexus with the relevant knowledge, strategies and 21st Century skills, and ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. A brief overview of an integrated holistic ecosystem to "Master Techno-life Balance™" and wellness as a solution to our real-world challenges in a techno-saturated world will be given.
Keywords: Neuroscience; blended learning; technology addiction; holistic; techno-life wellness.
1.Introduction
We live in a technology-immersed world. Many people of all ages, including students, high school children, primary and vulnerable younger children and in some cases even toddlers,...