A) The cost of readily available entertainment the questions that follow: • How have the ways that people access and purchase music changed over the years and what role has technology played? • What are the ethical concerns related to accessing entertainment and what, if anything, has been done to address these concerns? • Are the claims of the motion picture and music industries justified? Do you think the Internet has created more harm than good to artists in the music and entertainment industries? Why or why not? • Do you think the power of the Internet, social media, and crowdfunding are likely to change how entertainment is created and financed in the future? Why or why not? B) Technology and child development 1. According to researchers, what are the potential consequences of tablet technology on the physical, cognitive and social development of children? 2. Let’s pretend you have a friend with a 1 year old and a 5 year old. She asks you for your opinion as to whether she should allow either of her kids to use her iPad to plays educational games. Based on what you have learned from this week’s learning resources, compose a message to her with what you think are the pros and cons. Include some recommendations. Your response should be 2-3 paragraphs long and should outline some of the things you learned from the discussion resources.
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