Assignment: Reflection on Impact of Technology on Communication

Assignment Instructions and Requirements

1. View the 19 minute YouTube TED talk Connected, but Alone by Dr. Sherry Turkle.

http://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together

2. Then give some thought to the following three questions:

a) What surprised you the most about the presentation by Dr. Turkle?

b) In regards to her argument, do you think she is correct? And why or why not? (your answer is your argument and therefore needs to be supported by evidence)

c) Considering Dr. Turkle's argument as one aspect of the larger context of communication as a key skill of effective leaders, what areas of communication do you feel need to improve? And briefly outline your strategy for improvement.

3. Submit a written copy (not less than 1 page, but not more than 3 pages) of your responses to each of the questions, and sub-questions, presented in Step 2.

a) Title - centered, 12 pt. Times New Roman Bold font, the name of assignment (Assignment 3) followed by your name.

b) Content - left margin aligned, 12 pt. Times New Roman, double line spacing

- following the subheading ‘Reflective Thoughts on Impact of Technology your responses to question 2a and 2b above.
- following the sub-heading ‘Personal Communication Improvement Plan' your response to question 2c above.