InstructionsYou have recently started working for a local department store in the Operations Department. You have always had a passion for communication and technology, and at your new store, you quickly realize that their methods of communication and their technological resources are outdated. You have worked retail for many years and over time have realized that there are many gaps and differences in the way that people communicate and the forms of technology that they are comfortable with. This applies to both your customers and your colleagues.Because you feel that this is an area of expertise for you, you approach your supervisor and begin a discussion about communication changes and gaps in communication in conjunction with the technological changes that have happened over the last several decades. You and your supervisor discuss the best ways for your store to understand various communication methods and the gaps that exist in communication among your consumers and colleagues.You volunteer to put together a written summary of broad spectrum changes in technology and the resulting changes in communication methods and gaps in communication. Your supervisor loves this idea. He does ask, however, that the information be presented in the form of a pamphlet or written statement that can be both presented to staff and handed out by Human Resources as a training tool for employee relations.You are encouraged to provide as many examples of changes to communication methods that you can come up with. Also consider many different gaps in communication such as generational differences, differences in socioeconomic status, the region the people live in, interest in technology, setting in which you are communicating in (personal versus professional), etc. After considering these issues, your supervisor would like you to present some ideas as to how your store can bridge communication gaps between colleagues and with your customers.For this written summary, you are to reflect upon and address the following information:Consider various methods of communication, types of technology that can assist in communication, and other factors involving technology that may impact or change communication.Consider several factors that impact access to communication in society. Some possible are socioeconomic status, access to technological resources, generational differences, differences in intellect, etc.How have online environments and technological growth impacted how society communicates on both personal and professional levels? Be sure to provide specific examples of both.How do changes in methods of communication create communication gaps in our society?What are some ways that society can bridge communication gaps that happen as a result of technological growth?APA formatFFCBA01234No PassNo PassCompetenceProficiencyMasteryNot SubmittedNo identification of methods of communication or consideration of factors that impact access to communication.Identifies methods of communication or addresses factors that impact access to communication.Identifies methods of communication, and thoroughly considers factors that impact access to communication.Fully Identifies methods of communication, and thoroughly considers factors that impact access to communication.Not SubmittedDoes not address impact of technological growth on society. No examples.Identifies impact of technological growth on society, but does not provide examples.Fully addresses impact of technological growth on society with examples.Thoroughly addresses impact of technological growth on society with fully supported examples.Not SubmittedDoes not address communication gaps.Addresses communication gaps, but does not provide examples.Fully addresses communication gaps with examples.Fully addresses communication gaps with fully supported examples.Not SubmittedNo noticeable suggestions to bridge the gaps resulting from technological growth.Suggests ways to bridge the gaps resulting from technological growth, but does not provide examples.Offers strong suggestions to bridge the gaps resulting from technological growth, and includes examples.Offers strong suggestions to bridge the gaps resulting from technological growth with fully supported examples.

A highly debated topic in early childhood education is the role of play in the classroom. Although early childhood educators understand the importance of incorporating play into a developmentally appropriate curriculum, many parents have a difficult time understanding why their child is “playing” in the classroom. Watch the video, titled The Role of Play in the Overly-Academic Classroom. Now, imagine that you have recently had several families in your classroom ask you about why their child is playing in the classroom. You have decided to write a letter to the parents to help them understand why play has been incorporated into your classroom and how it is benefiting the development of their children. Please post your letter as your initial response to this discussion. Your letter should include the following:A description of why play is an important part of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Be sure to support your statements with at least one scholarly source.An explanation of how play can help to support a child’s physical, cognitive, and affective development.An example of one play-based activity that demonstrates to parents how play supports their child’s development. For instance, you could explain how playing a game of hopscotch can help a child with their gross motor skills (physical development) and counting (cognitive development). Please make sure that your play-based activity is an original idea or that if you use an idea from an outside source it is properly formatted according to APA