It is not possible to be addicted to media because the user has full control over how and when they use media.

I do not think that it is possible to become addicted to media. You can be very dependent on media, and rely on it to do simple tasks, however I do not think that it can be classified as an addiction. According to http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/addiction/, an addiction is when you have no control over what you are doing. An addiction causes mental or physical conditions that require you to fulfill your addiction. Using media helps to improve our lives, and it doesn't cause any mental or physical strains that force you to use it. Media is all done by choice, and isn't a necessity to live. You can go without using media.
Many people, including myself, use media daily. I use it to stay informed on the world, to socialize with friends, and for entertainment. I can very easily stop using media and the internet. It would make finding information more difficult and i would have to find other ways to entertain myself, but it is not something that I am forced to do. I have complete control over when and how I use media.
Using media in the classroom can be very beneficial to helping students get a better grasp on information. It allows the students to use the technology that they enjoy using while learning. Technology in the classroom seems to help students focus more on the information given to them.
Technology in the classroom also has its drawbacks. It is very tempting for students, while using their laptops, to stray away from the information present and do whatever they want to do. The internet is right there for them to do anything. They can use their social media, play games, and do whatever they want to do. There should be limitations on how technology can be used in class. The technology should be controlled or monitored to ensure that students aren't getting distracted by the vast and easily accessible internet. If the technology is able to be monitored or controlled then it would force the students to focus on the information present, and help them understand the material.
Technology is a very powerful tool. It can greatly help people, through socializing or learning, and people can become very dependent on using technology. It is still not possible for an addiction to arise from using various forms of technology.