Is Internet ruining our society? Let’s not be dramatic, but we must admit that nothing has been the same after this invention became part of our everyday life.
In this lesson we will discuss the consequences of the generalized use of technology in our society and how this has brought about some radical changes in the way we communicate, we relate to each other… and how we learn and teach.
Click on the picture to get to the full presentation, where you will find:
- A speaking exercise about what aspects of our lives would be different without the Internet
- A video with some kids giving their vision of life before the Internet
- Some photographs from a video listing things that have changed due to the appearance of the Internet
- A listening exercise from a video in which David Bowie predicts the impact of the Internet in 1999.
- A video activity to speak about how the mobile phones seem to be afecting how we interact with each other.
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This is a shorter version, dedicated only to mobile phones. Here you will find:
- A short video to spark debate
- Some questions related to the topic of mobiles and social relationships, which can be used as a complement of the previous exercise or as a kind of revision of the topic in a later session.
- A ‘fill in the gaps’ exercise about how taking photographs can affect our memory.
- A reading comprehension about the pros and cons of mobile phones.
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The longer version would provide material for two sessions (2 hours each).
