Assignment:
Discussion 1
The Importance of Play
Watch the video, The Importance of Play Here is the video transcriptPreview the document. Discuss specific examples of how play benefits a child's development. Then, using at least one online resource, describe how much play today's children are getting or not getting. Be sure to include a link to your resource. Lastly, offer one to two specific ideas for incorporating more play into a young child's day. Your initial discussion post should be at least 200 words in length.
Discussion 2
Technology and Young Children
Review the document Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8.Preview the document As you read, make note of the benefits and possible limitations of using technology with young children. You will then construct a discussion post in favor or against the use of technology with young children, based on your assigned group below:
a. If your last name begins with the letters A - M, you will respond in favor of technology.
b. If your last name begins with the letters N - Z, you will respond against the use of technology.
Be sure to include specific examples from the webcast to support your stance. Your initial discussion post should be at least 200 words in length.