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Can technology help us?

Reflection

  • Do you think technology is important in education?
  • Would you rather have a teacher or learn on your own?

Listen to the video Can technology help us learn better? and take notes. In class we will discuss if technology is so crucial to learning.

Video Listening: Note-Taking

The Atlantic. Can technology help us learn better?. YouTube

Listening Comprehension: Fill in the blanks.

We are going to listen to Rita Pierson, a US teacher who gave an inspiring TEDTalk about education called Every Kid needs a champion. Listen to the recording and then fill in the gaps with the words you hear.

Adapted from Rita Pierson. Every Kid needs a champion. TEDTalks Education.

  1. Both Rita's parents were .
  2. Over the past 40 years, Rita has had a chance to look at education .
  3. We rarely discuss the and of human connection.
  4. No significant learning can occur without a significant .
  5. Rita once said to a colleague, "kids don't learn from they don't like".
  6. Rita said if you to students, they are in shock.
  7. Rita has had classes that made her upset.
  8. One year she had an idea to tell her students that they were .
  9. She believes that and should bring joy.
  10. An adult needs to understand the of connection.

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Reflection

It is said that teachers have the most important job in the world. Their influence touches many lives. Can you think of a teacher that made an impression on you?

In class you will have to share this information in the F2F section.