Mind Maps & Annotated Bibliography
Mind Map
A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information. A mind map is hierarchical and shows relationships among pieces of the whole.
The questions and other terms that came to my mind while researching and brainstorming for the quit/stop smoking topic that helped me make a mind map.
Annotated Bibliography
Elder, L., & Paul, R. 2015. Critical Thinking Development: A Stage Theory. Retrieved December 11, 2017, from http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-development-a-stage-theory/483
This source is very interesting as it adds a dimension of reflection on the stages a human being goes through as they become more solid critical thinkers. The six stages are outlined as: the unreflective thinker, the challenged thinker, the beginning thinker, the practicing thinker, the advanced thinker, and the accomplished thinker. The article goes on to define these terms in great detail, relaying how they are evolved from the stage prior and where they lack in comparison to the end. Furthermore, the article conveys the importance of critical thinking and how educators can teach content so that students become better thinkers. This is an important addition to my research because it identifies a sense of urgency around why we as adults have a responsibility to make choices that shape the well-being of our children –simply, they are not fully equipped critical thinkers.
Bullard, J. 2014, May 01. How the Use of Technology Enhances Children’s Development. Retrieved November 14, 2017, from https://www.education.com/refe...
This source is helpful in that it defines the standards associated by the ISTE, or International Society for Technology in Education. It develops all the positive impacts technology has on cognitive development and social skills, according to Prentice Hall writer, Julia Bullard. It’s a fascinating addition to my research as it offers concrete evidence in support of technologically geared early educational practices. While it may have some bias due to the writer’s profession, I do think the information is presented as honestly as possible with no intended bias. Additionally, the source provides extra positive credibility as none of my other research is presenting by someone of this particular occupation.
Rowan, C. 2013, May 29. The Impact of Technology on the Developing Child. Retrieved October 09, 2017, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
This article offers insights by Pediatric Occupational Therapist/Biologist, Chris Rowan, and his succinct analysis of how technology impacts children during a critical period of their development. He definitely takes a stance against over-immersion in media, and explains with a number of developmental anecdotes, why this is. He makes distinctions between the negative effects technology has on our children’s physical, psychological, and mental health, in addition to their ability to learn and sustain personal and family relationships. He puts things in the language of the imperative elements for healthy growth, and how technology deprives young people of those fundamental pieces. Given that he comes from a background of occupational therapy and biology, I think it is fair to say his summations are intellectual, and not based in much biases at all. I look forward to referencing his works as I continue to develop my own position on technology and children.
Ruder, Debra Bradley. 16 Oct. 2008. “The Teen Brain.” Harvard Magazine, from harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.html.
This resource details how our brains develop from childhood into our teenage years, and on to early adulthood. It describes hugely important functional and cognitive differences and how those differences affect a person for better and for worse. This is a complementary bit of research in helping me guide my audience towards believing that modifying consumption of technology based on a person’s age is absolutely imperative. There is very little bias as it is a scientifically-based journal out of Harvard University.
Media, C. O. 2013, November 01. Children, Adolescents, and the Media. Retrieved December 11, 2017, from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/5/958
This source is an excerpt from an academic journal written by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It provides many statistics regarding digital media and the consumptive practices of American children. While recognizing “positive and pro-social” effects of technology, this article aims to dissect concerns around the “potential harmful effects of media messages and images.” The article encourages accountability for safe practices on the part of parents and their modification of the home environment, educators, policymakers, and entertainment purveyors alike. Considering the synopsis accounts for both the positive and negative outcomes of digital usage, my perceived bias is at a bare minimum. This article is directly related to my chosen topic of interest in that it relays important facts and statistics, accounts for a fair assessment of pro’s and con’s, and is academic in nature.
