Deterioration of Human Communication Skills in Digital Education Era

Deterioration of human communication skills has become a serious problem in digital education 2026, threatening students' social development. Affected skills: - Verbal and oral communication - Body language and facial expressions - Active listening and attention - Constructive dialogue and discussion - Expressing emotions and thoughts Causes of deterioration: 1. Over-reliance on digital communication 2. Reduced direct interaction with others 3. Using symbols and abbreviations 4. Declining social activities 5. Preference for text over verbal communication Classroom impacts: - Silence and non-participation in discussions - Difficulty in presentations - Avoiding questions and inquiries - Weakness in group work - Declining interaction with teachers Expression problems: - Using limited vocabulary - Difficulty forming sentences - Declining language fluency - Reliance on simple words - Loss of linguistic richness Listening weaknesses: - Attention distraction during speech - Not understanding general context - Constantly interrupting speaker - Missing important information - Inability to focus long-term Psychological effects: - Increasing social anxiety - Fear of direct confrontation - Declining self-confidence - Avoiding social situations - Feeling isolated and lonely Future career impacts: - Difficulty in personal interviews - Weakness in teamwork - Problems in leadership and management - Declining promotion opportunities - Difficulties building relationships Educational solutions: - Allocating time for oral discussions - Organizing interactive group activities - Training on presentation skills - Practicing dialogue and discussion - Teaching communication etiquette Therapeutic activities: - Educational theater and acting - Organized debates and dialogues - Interactive group projects - Communication and expression games - Outside classroom activities Teacher role: - Modeling positive communication - Encouraging oral participation - Providing constructive feedback - Creating safe expression environment - Developing interactive activities Parental recommendations: - Encouraging family conversations - Reducing screen time - Organizing social activities - Being role models in healthy communication - Participating in school activities