"S4W3- "The Digital Connection & influence of devices in our lives

Digital devices such as, smartphone, tablet and computer has become constant companion in our lives. In today's world, we're fully committed and connected to digital devices which has influence in every aspect of our life. We've got to learn digital skills, be creative and productive, all thanks to digital connection, and the influence it has in our lives.

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Before unravelling the intricate web of our digital lives, I'd like to say thank you to @aaliarubab for organizing the contest that best suits this fast paced world full of technology.

How has using a digital device enhanced your ability to learn or practice a new skill or hobby? Let us know.

I started making use of digital devices when i was 12 years old, and it allows me to upskill and reskill right from that age till date. Digital devices has taught me a lot, and I've always been a good and submissive students to it. Let's talk about learning and the skills i acquired through digital devices.

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I won't forget my school days, where we'll be asked to make a craft of excavator using a carton. If not for digital device like my smartphone, i think I would have failed woefully. When we're given that particular task to complete as part of our school test, i make good use of my smartphone by watching some tutorials on YouTube, and also following the steps by steps guide on how to come up with the craft.

The excavator i made after watching the tutorial on YouTube.	Using a carton, syringe and a rubber cover.

It's never been easy, but my smartphone made it so. If you come to me right now requesting for that same craft, I'll do it perfectly, because the tutorial i watched on my digital device didn't just help me that day, but it enhances my ability to learn as well as developing a new skill in me.

Another new skill i practiced through digital devices which later turns to my hobby is photography. I bought my Tecno camon20 3 months ago, and it camera lens which comes with 64mp (rear) and 32mp (front) pushes me to take pictures of animals, people, nature etc.

Picture of a person captured by me.	Picture of nature captured by me.

I didn't know more about photography and how to take a good shot, but all thanks to digital devices and @bossj23 who's my photography trainer. With the help of digital devices I've got to learn, acquire skill and make it a hobby as well.

What is the most memorable experience you have had with a digital device during a trip or vacation, and why?

I wouldn't dream of drinking from a stream, not in another kingdom. But I thank technology for digital device making me keep this memorable trip. It was a trip to okobo LGA for the purpose of preaching and proclaiming God's name to the masses. On my way in search for friends of peace, my throats were dry and i couldn't find any kiosk to buy sachet water. I was weak and exhausted, but i kept moving.

_{I'm the one on green drinking from the running water.}

Along the road, i saw a running water crossed my path, i said to myself "Could this be temptation or a blessing from God?" I didn't hesitate to bend down and drink from it so as to quench my thirst, but before that, i handed my smartphone to one of my companion for memories. The memory is now highlighted today on Steemit.

How do you use digital devices to stay connected with loved ones who live far away?

Here in my country (Nigeria 🇳🇬), we roughly spend more than 50k/sec calling our loved ones who live far away. In summary, a minute call, which is 3,000 kobo cost more than 50,000 naira. How then do I stay connected with my loved ones?

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	My uncle that live in foreign country.

I have a uncle who stays abroad, the only way i stay connected with him is via social media such as WhatsApp, messenger, Instagram, telegram and zoom. This is the best format because it doesn't consume enough money compared to normal phone calls. We do personal video calls and conference calls as a family.

How digital devices positively impacted on your health or fitness routine?

I'm an athlete, and i mostly use digital devices to improve my health and fitness. To build up my body structure perfectly, digital device like my smartphone, has helped a lot. I keep fit and maintain a good health with stayfit fitness club of which @ngoenyi is the coach. Most of the programmes we do is gotten from either her smartphone or computer.

	Picture of my coach keeping fit.

After completing a day programme, i do some research about the exercises we did and it functionality using my digital device. Sometimes, i play a 5 minutes tutorial video of that same programme to make sure i get it perfectly, and this really impact my health positively. Who would've believed that digital devices would have such influence in our lives.

I'd like to invite @josepha @fifapresido and @bessie2023 to please participate in this contest.

All pictures are gotten from my digital device (Tecno camon20)

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