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New Technology for Teaching

WILL THESE TECHNOLOGIES BE INCLUDED IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM SOON?

This is a common picture that represents the relationship between teacher and student. What do you think? Is it like this nowadays?

Teaching sequence

New Technologies


pre- task

Students will read a text on NEW TECHNOLOGIES and how they modify our daily lives


task 1

Using WORDLE make a word cloud including vocabulary connected to the text. Then socialize your ideas with the rest of the class. The teacher will be the mediator so everyone can say aloud the words chosen.


task 2

Look up images connected to new technologies using FLICKR. With PHOTOVISI make a picture collage.
Having seen all the collages, teacher will ask students questions on the different devices trying to find out if they really know them, if they have any of them and the use they give those devices.


task 3

Choose a device (cell phone, notebook, netbook, mp3) and write a short description about it. What is it like? What do you use it for?


task 4


Now write an instruction leaflet about the device you chose! Give advantages and disadvantages.


task 5

Make a video using MOVIE MAKER to show the evolution of the equipments. You can use FLICKR again. Share the video with your classmates.

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