A Storyteller's Musings on Strategic Communication and Leadership

  Most people remember watching the Back to the Future movies. Michael J. Fox traveling on a hoverboard was a scene that was out of this world. What seemed like something out of fiction could possibly be a reality someday.    Here is a news clip from ABC News about a hoverboard used in a commercial for Lexus.    Technology is constantly evolving. Large cellphones and floppy disks are considered by some Generation Z citizens as relics from a distant past. However, that distant past was not so long ago. Remember when payphones and Blockbuster stores were popular in our society. Now they are obsolete. Smart devices and video streaming services have become the trendy items in our lives. These items most used by Generation Z citizens will one day become relics as well. The children of Generation Z citizens will use smart devices that are only concepts right now. Technology will continue to move at a lightning speed pace. Advancements in technology will benefit such a...

  In the age of technology, many children would rather have online chats than have social interactions outside of the internet. Some children create their own social media profile as young as 12 years old. While social media can be used by children to communicate with their distant friends and relatives, it can also pose a danger. Some children are victims of cyber bullying or human trafficking. Parents must be aware of how their children are interacting on social media. Social media has its benefits, but it also has its risks. Technology has affected how children are communicating with their peers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused children to feel more isolated from the outside world. Children need social interaction to develop critical thinking skills. Isolation can lead to depression in some instances. Online communication cannot replace offline experiences that are shared with friends and family. In today’s discussion, I will talk about how technology can impact a child’s socia...