Choose a popular toy or game on the market and a tablet or smartphone app for children. (You may want to survey the children in your class to determine their favorites). Write a 2- to 3-page critique that includes the following: Toy/Game Critique Describe

Choose a popular toy or game on the market and a tablet or smartphone app for children. (You may want to survey the children in your class to determine their favorites). Write a 2- to 3-page critique that includes the following:

Toy/Game Critique

Describe the toy/game in detail. Include the targeted gender/age level and the intended purpose or use of the toy/game.

Identify the benefits and/or detriments of this toy/game. Be specific.

Critique this toy/game in light of developmental appropriateness, learning value, and potential hazards.

Give your recommendation and/or words of caution for this toy/game. Explain.

App Critique

Describe the app in detail. Include the targeted gender/age level and the intended purpose or use of the app.

Identify the benefits and/or detriments of this toy, game, or app. Be specific.

Critique this toy/game and app in light of developmental appropriateness, learning value, and potential hazards.

Give your recommendation and/or words of caution for this toy, game, or app. Explain.

Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom

Describe how you see children playing with technology as a toy

Explain the effects of playing with technology as a toy

Describe how you can implement technology in your classroom in a manner that is meaningful and developmentally effective

Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.