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Report on Technology Effect in Child Development

   

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Running head: CHILD DEVELOPMENTChild DevelopmentName of the University:Name of the Student:Author note:
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1CHILD DEVELOPMENTTable of ContentsTechnology in Early Childhood.................................................................................................2Culture in Early Childhood........................................................................................................2Disability, Society and Cultural Influences...............................................................................3Family Structures, Culture and Community..............................................................................4References..................................................................................................................................6
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2CHILD DEVELOPMENTTechnology in Early ChildhoodAnswer 1Modern day kids are growing up in the digital era with a variety of technology aroundthem, in schools and homes. This is far more different from their grandparents as well asparents. If used wisely, media and technology can assist a lot in learning and buildingrelationships. It helps in optimizing the potential of children’s development and learning,which is engaging and enjoyable at the same time. Learning is more constructed in digitallearning. However, there are challenges to this; technology can even de-motivate childrenthrough gaming technologies. Interpersonal communication reduces due to this andhampering their writing skills as well. Even with best implementation of the digitaltechnologies, the learning pace and reading skills of the children may get hampered to someextent (Brookes Publishing. 2011).Answer 2Usage of computers in schools can benefit the children in a huge way. It helps thechildren by developing their mental representations. The application of computers helps inengaging the students by combining the elements of multimedia such as images, texts, videos,music and more for presenting information. Research has shown that schools which havecomputers tend to have students who are more creative (Erickson TEC Centre. 2014). It canenhance the learning outcomes among the students. It can help the students by providingthem with various engaging activities. It works as a stimulus to the group discussions. Inaddition to this, students learn in a playful manner (Bergen & Fromberg, 2009).
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