problems It is observed that academic achievement of the
students using the technological tools more than necessary is negatively
affected. This, may cause students to leave school early so it is possible to say
that internet addiction has become a social event.
Moreover, students who spend a lot of time at computer, are
establishing virtual friendships, which are taking the place of true
friendship.This situation prevents children to acquire new friendships, to
develop social relationship and the skills of ability to use language correctly. Of
course, it is inevitable that there will be behavior problems as well.
On the other hand, internet addiction may cause some physical and
health problems such as obesity. Students spend a long time at the computer
without moving . This situation negatively affects their physical development
and leads to face various health problems; obesity comes at the beginning of
these problems.
Some technical measures can be taken but it is more important to color
the student’ social life. For example, it is also important to promote be in ageappropriate activities; to create this type of activities contribute active
participation of the students to real world .
According to the data of the Turkey Statistical Institute (TSI); In Turkey, the
average age was 8 using a computer. Students who misuse the Internet tend to
spend a significant portion of their time to online activities – time they could
normally spend with their family, or for their , educational, or social activity.
Many case reports of internet addiction have reported use of, computer more
than 35 hours per week.
This project has been shaped based on all these information and data. In this
project, it is aimed to create awareness about the negative impact of excessive
use of internet on students and minimize the problems mentioned above
and intend to actively participate of students in the social life and increase
academic success of the students.