Assignment
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.