Discussion

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read

• Chapter 7 and 8 in the textbook;
• the Influence of Young Children’s Use of Technology on Their Learning: A ReviewLinks to an external site.
• Media and Young Children’s LearningLinks to an external site..

For your initial post, you will describe the positive and negative influences of technology on human development during childhood (ages 3–12) or adolescence (ages 13–18).

Using the University of Arizona Global Campus Library, research at least one peer-reviewed article that describes the way(s) in which technology has either positively or negatively influenced physical, cognitive, or psychosocial development in childhood or adolescence (e.g., the effects of media violence on aggression or educational products on learning). In your discussion:

• Describe factors which may mediate the effect(s) of technology in your selected stage (e.g., education, gender, socioeconomic status, culture, or family and parenting).
• Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives found in your research and interpret the implications of technology on human development.
• Support your perspective(s) with references from the required or peer-reviewed resources, making sure to properly cite each source.
• Additionally, conclude by considering relevant ethical concerns (perhaps regarding policy decisions).