Role Of Technology In Child's Development

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 The acquisition of the knowledge of technology is compulsory in this modern age. Every child, irrespective of background, is required to have knowledge of technology. If not, that child would be limited to many opportunities. It is technology that determines the way children learn, play, and interact with the vast world around them today. From educational apps and games to social media, and online platforms, technology is shaping the developmental trajectory of children in spectacular ways and manners. While technology can have both positive and negative impacts on children's development, research suggests that it can be a powerful tool for enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional growth when used judiciously.

Technology is beneficial to child's development because it has the ability to enhance cognitive development in children. Educational apps, online learning platforms, and digital games can provide children with engaging and interactive learning experiences that promote critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and creativity. For example, apps like Khan Academy Kids and Duolingo can help children develop Mathematics and language skills; while games like Minecraft and Roblox can foster creativity, spatial reasoning, and problem-solvlng skills. 

Technology can also have social benefits for children, providing them with the ample opportunities to connect with others, build vast relationships, and develop social skills. Video conferencing tools, online fora, and social media platforms can help children as well as adults communicate with families and friends who live at far away latitudes of the world, or connect with others who share similar interests. For example, online communities centred around shared hobbies or interests can provide children with a sense of belonging and support. 

Examples of technologies that can have a positive impact on child's development include:

1. Educational apps like Khan Academy Kids and Duolingo 

2. Online learning platforms like Coursera and edX

3. Digital games like Minecraft and Roblox 

4. Video Conferencing tools like Zoom and Skype 

5. Social media platforms like Kidsworld and KidRex

6. Mindful apps like Calm and Headspace 

Here, let us mention en passe the negative impacts of technology on child's development, such as:

1. Excessive screen time:

It leads to eye strain, sleep deficit patterns, decreased academic performance, total lack of attention during classroom lessons due to child's inability to sleep well in the night, and decreased physical ability. In this case, the child struggles with sleep while the lesson goes on, leading to failure in classroom tests and examinations.

 2. Cyberbullying, online harrassment, and exposure to consumption of inappropriate-age contents (example of this is pornography and other immoral things shown on the internet)

3. Decreased attention span and increased distractions owing to content notifications and social media updates 

To successfully mitigate these risks, parents and caregivers should establish guidelines and boundaries for technology use in a timely manner, ensuring that children use technology which is age-appropriate in contents and devoid of obscenities, and that promotes healthy development. This includes setting screen time limits, monitoring online activities, and encouraging physical activities and outdoor plays.

In conclusion, technology can be an indispensable tool for enhancing child's development, providing the child with opportunities for cognitive, social, and emotional growth. With the understanding of the great benefits of technology and mitigating its attendant risks, parents and caregivers can help children thrive in a rapidly changing world and develop the skills they need to do exploits in the 21st Century. By embracing technology in a way that promotes healthy development and sanity, we can help the children achieve full potential and support all their understandings.

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