MEDIA CLINIC
Fr. Rajkumar Fernando SDB

In today’s fast-paced digital world, gadgets
like smartphones, laptops, and tablets have become
inseparable from our daily lives. For students, these
devices are double-edged swords: while they offer
incredible tools for learning, they also bring a tidal
wave of distractions. From endless social media
scrolling to noisy open classrooms, the modern learning
environment is a battleground for focus. The urgency of
this issue cannot be overstated. Here, we explore how
gadgets and modern spaces impact students’ ability to
concentrate and what parents, teachers, and students can
do to reclaim their focus. ....

The Gadget Dilemma: Tools or Distractions?

The Modern Classroom: A Double-Edged Sword

The Emotional Toll: Stress, Frustration, and Burnout

For Schools: Create Focus-Friendly Environments

For Parents: Model Healthy Habits at Home

For Students: Take Control of Your Focus

... ... A Call to Action: Reclaiming Focus in a
Distracted World
The challenges posed by gadgets and modern
learning environments are real but not insurmountable.
We can create a culture of focus and intentionality by
working together—schools, parents, and students.
“The goal isn’t to eliminate technology,”
says Tristan Harris. “It’s to design our lives in a way
that puts us back in control. When we do that, we can
harness the power of technology without letting it
hijack our attention.”
Let’s start today. Turn off the notifications, create
a quiet space, and take the first step toward a more
focused, productive future. The power to change is in
your hands—literally.