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    This document discusses how technology use and learning abilities may differ depending on age. It begins by considering how to plan an activity to maintain student interest by doing something new that students can accurately assess. It then outlines applying this to a class by reviewing knowledge, observing different age groups' ability to learn new skills, and comparing their performance. The document goes on to discuss brain development from fetal stages through old age and how language and problem-solving skills are shaped by technology exposure at different life stages. It also addresses the concept of neuroplasticity and criticisms of the idea that certain skills can only develop before age 3. The document concludes by looking at how technologies like the radio were adapted historically and how computers and the internet have most impacted modern

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    This document discusses how technology use and learning abilities may differ depending on age. It begins by considering how to plan an activity to maintain student interest by doing something new that students can accurately assess. It then outlines applying this to a class by reviewing knowledge, observing different age groups' ability to learn new skills, and comparing their performance. The document goes on to discuss brain development from fetal stages through old age and how language and problem-solving skills are shaped by technology exposure at different life stages. It also addresses the concept of neuroplasticity and criticisms of the idea that certain skills can only develop before age 3. The document concludes by looking at how technologies like the radio were adapted historically and how computers and the internet have most impacted modern

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    Technology Use and Age: Stephen Pomerantz Mr. Schurtz English 12 AP Period 1 4 March 2010

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    This document discusses how technology use and learning abilities may differ depending on age. It begins by considering how to plan an activity to maintain student interest by doing something new that students can accurately assess. It then outlines applying this to a class by reviewing knowledge, observing different age groups' ability to learn new skills, and comparing their performance. The document goes on to discuss brain development from fetal stages through old age and how language and problem-solving skills are shaped by technology exposure at different life stages. It also addresses the concept of neuroplasticity and criticisms of the idea that certain skills can only develop before age 3. The document concludes by looking at how technologies like the radio were adapted historically and how computers and the internet have most impacted modern

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    Stephen Pomerantz

    Mr. Schurtz
    English 12 AP Period 1
    4 March 2010

    Technology Use and Age


    This is your brain…

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/59514628@N00/34868509
    Application
    Purpose

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    Planning ain interest
    -Maint
    e t h i n g new
    -Do som

    me t hi n g they
    -So
    ly
    can app
    t e l y a ssess
    -accura

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    Application Outline

    Conduct a class

    Review knowledge

    Observe ability to learn

    Compare age groups

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    Brain development: fetal development

    Neural and glial cells differentiate

    Form the brain

    Cerebrum

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    Brain development concept

    Early childhood through old age

    Language and problem solving

    Technology exposure

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    Neuroplasticity

    Growth of new neurons

    Lifelong process
    Critical Period Hypothesis

    Neurons can only grow before age 3

    Develop language, motor skills, etc.

    Your life in three years


    Criticism:

    Unsupported by modern neuroscience

    Still a widespread belief

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    Looking Back
    Adapted Technology: The Radio

    Invented in 1893

    First broadcast in 1906

    Rapidly adopted in 20s and 30s


    Modern Technology

    Computers

    Completely changed working environment

    The Internet

    Most impact on life


    Social Adaptation Factors

    Age of exposure

    Degree of exposure

    Self-propagating stereotypes
    Controversy

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    Class activity
    A: Bring in computer components, show people
    B: Play a review game
    C: Discuss the impact of technology on today’s children

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