Objectives: At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
Name vocabulary related to digital technology and electronic devices
Compare and contrast life with and without technology based on their own experiences
Materials: Interactive board/projector, computers, printed worksheets
Location: Computer room
Quick! What digital devices can you think of? Get into groups of three and and discuss.
Did you think of the same gadgets?
Then, answer the questions:
What devices do you use in your daily life?
Which of them is the one you use the most?
Once you are done, head over to the British Council website to complete the 1st and 2nd matching activities.
Watch the video titled "21 Years Online: US Internet Habits" by NordVPN.
After watching, discuss with your partners:
How many hours do you spend online every day?
Which apps or websites do you spend most of your time on?
Once you are ready, head to the article titled "Life with Technology vs. Life without Technology" and read it.
Once you are done, complete the printed worksheet your teacher will provide to you.
Printed worksheet (made with Google Docs)
After everything discussed today, think and share with your classmates:
Were you surprised by anything today?
Did you discover anything about you that you hadn't thought about before?
Write a short reflection (about six lines) on your notebook about how technology impacts your life. Were you aware of its impact before?