EDC048-1: Virtual Exhibition on the Evolution of Children's Toys

This project presents a virtual exhibit that compares toys from the 1990s with those of the modern generation, reflecting the evolution of children's play and the impact of technological advancements. The exhibit explores popular toys of the 90s, such as Barbie dolls and LEGOs, contrasting them with the digital media and video games favored by contemporary children. The analysis considers the shift in play patterns, the influence of digital media on children's mental states, and the ways toys have changed to reflect the times. The conclusion highlights the capacity of toys to influence relationships and thinking, noting the complex nature of modern toys compared to the simpler pleasures of toys from the 90s. The assignment includes references to academic sources that support the arguments made about the subject.

ASSESSMENT 1: VIRTUAL
EXHIBIT

INTRODUCTION
 Toys are the best friend of human being to
give company in leisure.
 Nothing can bit the amusement of toys and
its indoor playing perspectives.
 Mode of toys is changed from that of 90’s
to modern days due to technological
improvements.
 Aim of this study is to assure a transparent
view about changing consequence of toys.

90’S TOYS
 A number of toys are offered for 90’s
generation such as stone game, LEGO and
Barbie doll.
 Barbie doll was my favourite due to its
amazing appearance and vibrant dresses
(Anad and Gong, 2018).
 Set of Barbie doll was just fantastic and a
world of imagination has just caught me to
think about something good.
 Most of the girls were fond of this indoor
game and it might be the common pastime
of all of us.

TOY OF MODERN GENERATION
 Categories of toys change after 2000, the
period of digitalisation.
 Mobile gaming and social media are
preferred by modern generation.
 Video game attracts them more than any
other (Consalvo and Paul, 2018).
 Audio visual centric media prefers by them.

COMPARISON
 Generation of 90’s are free minded from
childhood.
 Generation after 2000 are complex in
mind (Gallagher, 2019).
 Digital media has affected on mental
condition of modern generation.
 Toys are somehow responsible for
affected on physical and mental state of
children.

CONCLUSION
 Toys have capacity to moderate
relationship and view of thinking.
 90’s toys were just excellent to give
pleasure for children.
 Mode of action of modern toys are quite
complex.
 Barbie is popular amongst all of them for
girls of that generation.

REFERENCES
 Anad, D. and Gong, H., 2018. Situated Gaming: The story of the past, present and future
in women's digital game world.
 Consalvo, M. and Paul, C.A., 2018. 'If you are feeling bold, ask for $3': Value Crafting
and Indie Game Developers. Transactions of the Digital Games Research
Association, 4(2).
 Gallagher, R., 2019. ‘The game becomes the mediator of all your
relationships’. European Journal of Life Writing, 8, pp.DM33-DM55.

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