How Technology is Changing the Way Children Think and Focus

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/201212/how-technology-is-changing-the-way-children-think-and-focus

This article by Jim Taylor is about the way being exposed to technology from such a young age is changing the way children think; more than that though, it’s changing the wiring of their brains since technology is introduced while they are still in development. I liked his view point because it wasn’t radically to either side; he listed pros and cons that could result from this. One thing he said really resonated with me about how it isn’t making children’s learning and development better or worse, just different.

Why Gadgets Are Great for Introverts

http://ideas.time.com/2012/08/16/gadgets-are-great-for-introverts/

I feel like there is so much talk out there about how gadgets and technology is creating a world of introverts and we’re losing human connection and things as such. I thought this was a refreshing article about how this shift in advancing technology is a good thing for introverts and gives a voice to this large group of people that would otherwise be unheard.