Technology in Education. Yay or Nay?

​TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION. YAY OR NAY?

​Let's talk about technology, shall we?

​LESSON OBJECTIVES

​at the end of this lesson, You will be able to:

• ​exchange ideas with your partner on the topic of the advantages and disadvantages of technology in education.

• read through the given text and answer six questions correctly.​

Technology in Education. Yay or Nay?​

​READING activity instructions

​1. READ THE TEXT CAREFULLY. IT IS HIGHLY ADVISEABLE THAT YOU DO NOT SKIM THROUGH THE TEXT!

2. ​Answer the questions based on the text given using the Quizizz questions.

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Subject | Subject

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Multiple Choice

1. “without stepping foot outside their classroom” (paragraph 1) means :

• without leaving their classroom.

• without getting into the classroom.

• without making noise in their classroom.

Multiple Choice

2. “teachers’ faces light up” (paragraph 2) means:

• teachers get confused

• teachers get worried.

• teachers feel excited.

Multiple Choice

Google made it possible for students to have access to Virtual Reality.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Ben Schrom is a teacher.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

School administrators disagree with the use of VR at school.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Some of the health problems could be caused by VR are as follows:

• headache

• vertigo

• bad eyesight

• nausea

​lET'S TALK

TECHNOLOGY​

Because what's more fun than being a tech savvy student,right?​

​speaking activity instructions

​1. get together with your partner

2. ​Go through the vocabulary list to help you get ideas for the speaking activity.

3. Read and understand the speaking activity. Brainstorm your points afterwards.

4. Record your work by using your iPad for a maximum time of 5 minutes​/pair.

5. Send the video to our TELEGRAM group.​

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​Focus Vocabulary & phrases

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​To be used in your speaking activity

• eco-friendly

• keeps students focused

• saves time

• quick and easy access to information

• computer simulated environment

• variety

• complicated to use

• costly

• practical

• benefit

• effective

• appealing

• motivating

• (in)convenient

• flexible

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Look at the pictures below. Discuss which of the following are suitable for educational purposes and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.