EDU 305 Wk 4 – Signature Assignment: Effects of Technology, Media, and Culture Presentation

Technology and media can be viewed as both a blessing and a curse when it comes to raising and educating children. While there are many positive influences that technology and media have brought to education, there are drawbacks as well. Another important influencer is a child’s cultural background, which tends to impact the way a child participates in learning. In this assignment, you will do a deep dive into the effects, both positive and negative, that technology, media, and culture have on the major domains of child development.

Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation, with detailed speaker notes, that addresses the influence of technology, media, and culture on the following domains of child development:

• Physical
• Cognitive
• Emotional
• Social

Address the following ages for each influence and domain of development:

• Infant/toddler
• Early childhood
• Middle childhood
• Adolescence

Include the following elements in your presentation:

• Title/introduction slide
• Slide style that complements the content
• A minimum of 3 functional components (e.g., audio clip, visual graphic, or link)

Submit your assignment.