After deciding to research the topic of technology, I narrowed my subtopic down to "the effect of educational screen time on the social/emotional development of young children."
I am keenly interested in this topic because of the new iPad initiative in my children's school system and the possible implications this shift in curriculum may have on them as well as young children in our community through the trickle-down of trends and expectations.
However- the LACK of research on this topic is part of the issue. It is still unknown whether or not technology such as iPads in the classroom have any significant benefit for students. What is known is the fact that many factors are at play.
The lack of research on this topic worries me. As I have began to construct my research chart and mini-research review I am growing more and more concerned that I will not have enough material to read for this project.
Is anyone else finding that they may have chosen a subtopic that may make this application even more challenging?!
I wonder if there will be room for reflection and re-defining of a topic if the topic is just too new and under-researched?
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