Assignment Task: Child Development and Technology
- Explore the biological, social/cultural, cognitive and emotional development of the child.
- Engage in critical thinking regarding child development issues.
- Define the impact of peer relations, media and school in child development.
For this assignment, you will create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation examining both the potential cons and pros of children's use of technology like computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. as it relates to their development. How does technology affect a child's cognitive, emotional/social, and physical development? Want Assignment Help?
While you can use engaging visuals like graphics, charts, images etc. to enhance your presentation slides it should not be the sole focus of your presentation. You need to clearly cover the requirements listed in the instructions below. All slides should predominantly contain content.
Do not just list bullet points. You need to clearly explain the information that you provide. If you need more room for your explanation, go to the next slide.
Support for each slide should come from either the lesson content, reading materials or other appropriate academic sources. (Sources are not acceptable sources).
Your presentation should include:
Slide 1: Title slide with your name, course, etc.
Slide 2: Introduction slide providing an overview of the topic and your main points
Slides 3-5: Three slides each discussing one potential con/downside of children and technology use. Each con should be supported by evidence from at least one academic/scholarly source properly cited on the slide. Use additional slides as needed to explain each slide.
Slides 6-8: Three slides each discussing one potential pro/benefit of children and technology use. Each pro should be supported by evidence from at least one academic/scholarly source properly cited on the slide. Use additional slides as needed to explain each slide.
Slide 9: Conclusion slide summarizing your key points about the pros and cons.
Slide 10-12: Reference slides listing all sources cited in the presentation, formatted in APA style.
All writing for this assignment must be original. Content generated by Artificial Intelligence is not permitted and will be addressed via the Student Code of Conduct.