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NY Toy Fair 2016: The Battle between Tech and Non-Tech Toys

February 17, 2016 by Vincent Daly

Another Toy Fair has come and gone. In taking the time to process what I’ve seen I couldn’t help feeling we’ve collectively lost our way. Let me preface by stating I love technology. I’ve been fascinated by innovation for as long as I can remember. I’m old enough to have experienced life without the internet, cellphones or personal computers. Yet we had books, newspapers, theater, television (broadcast only), and movies to spark our imaginations. In the late 20th century, young Americans often discussed the topic of living in the 21st century. We were obsessed with the future—a transformative leap into a remarkable world with infinite possibilities. Yet here we are in 2016, torn at the seams between the digital and analog fabric of our lives. The NY Toy Fair suddenly becomes a checkpoint for society—a snapshot of what lies ahead.

How Education and Technology May Not Mix

October 27, 2011October 24, 2011 by Vincent Daly

Technology throughout the ages has always had an impact on society at large. Drill down further and one can witness the effects on how children are educated throughout the world. Yet presently, there seems to be confusion about how computer technology should be implemented in the classroom. Whereas the recent train of thought universally recommends introducing children to computers as early as possible, an alternate view has emerged in the heart of the tech economy simply stating “computers and schools don’t mix.”