Statements 4KT

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Statements 4KT

Discuss in your group the following statements

(read the background info before discussing) 

Technology will eventually replace teachers.

Background Info

For many students, going to school changed a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic. All of a sudden, seeing your teacher in person every day changed to only seeing them through a screen. Even though it was a big change, students still managed to get through the school year. This has led some people to wonder if technology could ever replace real-life teachers.

Some say that technology will never be able to replace the special relationship between teachers and students. All those hours spent together means that teachers really get to know their students. So, teachers offer emotional support and life advice that technology could never replace. Plus, students feel more motivated when they have that human connection with their teacher. “Good job!” just doesn’t feel the same coming from a computer.

However, some think that students can learn better with technology than with live teachers. With the internet, students can access way more resources and information. There are plenty of educational apps and websites that students can learn from, too. By learning on technology, students can also learn at their own pace. This is important for students who have learning difficulties or don’t do well in a classroom.

Technology will eventually replace teachers.

Smartphones make us less smart.

Background Info

Do you have a smartphone, or do you use one often? Smartphones make many things much easier. Many people around the world use smartphones every day. But some people are worried that using smartphones everyday distracts us from learning, and this makes us less smart. What do you think? Are smartphones helpful or a distraction?

It can be hard to pay attention in school. Sometimes it is just more fun to chat with friends, play games, or watch videos on a smartphone. This is a problem because it can get in the way of learning. On the other hand, some students rely on smartphones to remain organized and take notes, which helps them be better with their schoolwork.

Some people worry that smartphones make everything too easy. Things that are too easy are often boring and can make us lazy. But easy things can also be used by more people. So, the apps on smartphones can help make sure that everyone has a chance to participate and grow.

Smartphones make us less smart.

Marriage is a thing of the past

Marriage is a thing of the past

Everyone should eat vegetarian.

Everyone should be vegetarian.

We should ban Zoos

Background Info

Some people think that animals should not be kept in cages, no matter what. Animals in zoos might feel stressed because their living spaces are very small. They might also be mistreated, which is very damaging to their health.

However, other people think that it is helpful to keep animals in zoos. Zoos can protect endangered animals, which are animals that are in danger of becoming extinct. Also, many kids can learn more about the different types of animals that live there.

Is it right for zoos to still exist? Or do they do more harm to animals than good? Weigh in with your opinion!

We should ban Zoos

It would be good to be famous

It would be good to be famous

Does turning 18 really mean that you’re an adult?

Life has plenty of milestones, which we all tend to experience in different ways and at different times. But one milestone arrives like clockwork: your 18th birthday. In most of the world, this marks the beginning of adulthood—or does it? Although turning 18 makes most people into legal adults, should you really consider yourself an adult at that age?

Of course, in the eyes of the law, 18-year-olds are adults. At that age, you gain the freedom to live your life on your own. This includes taking legal responsibility for your actions. For instance, you can enter into contracts for things like loans and housing. It also means that when you violate the law, you don’t get any breaks. You can also make decisions that strongly impact other people, like raising a child on your own, not to mention voting! That all sounds pretty grown-up, doesn’t it?

But not so fast. Some would say that while 18-year-olds have expanded legal rights and responsibilities, this doesn’t make them adults. For starters, your brain continues to mature until about the age of 25. At 18, the part of your brain that controls impulses, emotions, behaviors, and problem-solving is only halfway developed! Plus, most people have very little life experience when they’re 18. They need the freedom they gain at that age to finally start exploring the world and learning valuable life lessons on their own.

Does turning 18 really mean that you’re an adult?

Violent Video games must be banned

The voting age should be lowered to 12.