English week 2 2024

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English week 2 2024

Lesson goals of today

By the end of the lesson, students will identify and analyze key arguments in opinion pieces on current issues.

Students will work on developing the skill to comprehend and engage with a talk or speech within their field. 

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Instructions

You are going to watch two videos about using technology in schools. Mind you: write down any important points that you might use later in the next activity. 

Have a 5 minute break when you reach the break slide!

Video 1

you are going to watch a video about a school in California that is almost completely tech-free. You will listen to their objectives, arguments and student experiences. Keep a piece of paper by hand to note down any vocabulary and main ideas. 

05:01

Can you identify any specific examples or evidence provided to support the opinion of no technology in schools?

08:03

What are the main concerns raised against the use of technology in schools?

09:51

What was your opinion before starting the video and did it change now and how?

Video 2

you are going to watch a video about schools in China that promote tech usage and use AI in the classroom. You will listen to their objectives, arguments and parent experiences. Keep a piece of paper by hand to note down any vocabulary and main ideas. 

02:53

How do you think technology enhances (=
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.) the learning experience based on the information in this video?

04:43

Can you identify any specific examples on the effects of AI in the class?

What similarities and differences did you observe between the two videos?

Welcome back!

Remember the videos you just watch?

Let's continue

How did the contrasting (= differing) opinions in the videos impact your understanding of technology's role in education?

Are there any points from either video that made you reconsider your initial opinions about technology in schools?

Which video do you find more convincing, and why?

What is your opinion about technology in the classroom?

Write your opinion on a google sheet and hand it in via classroom. 

Criteria: 

• It should be around 200 words.
• Clearly state your opinion on technology in schools, using terms such as "educational technology" and "pedagogical (=relating to teaching) impact."
• Analyze arguments from the videos, providing evidence with terms like "efficacy, (hoe efficient is het)" "educational benefits, (educatieve pluspunten" and "potential drawbacks (potentiele minpunten)."
• Reflect on personal experiences and conclude with thoughts on the future role of technology, using terms like "innovation". 

"How do you feel about learning on your own in this online class? Did it help you stay interested and understand the topics better? Share your thoughts on what worked well or could be improved."