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SLU English 15 SBP
- 1. ENGLISH STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 Technology and You
- 2. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 1 Technology and You Before we start…………. We cannot imagine a world without cell phones, computers, the internet and the many things that technology has made a part of our daily life. We live in a world where every day new information becomes available to us. We can see how technology affects almost every part of our lives. There is an information and technology explosion in our world and every one of us enjoys the benefits of it. life. This SLU, explores how technology plays such a major part in our lives. Activity – 1: Bring the world into your room We can use a computer or cell phone with the internet for many purposes. When we use it to watch movies, we feel as if we are in a theatre. When we play games, we enjoy ourselves as if we are on the playground. We can now read stories on the net when earlier we could only find them in books and magazines made of paper. Can you come up with at least ten more uses of computers? Write them in the space below. Here are some clues. Chatting: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Looking for the meanings of words: …………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- 3. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Paying bills: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Online buying and selling:……………………………………………………………………………………… Banking: ………………………………………………………….……………..……………………………… Taking photos: ……………….………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- 4. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 3 Which of the above functions do you like the most? Why ? Which of the functions do you find surprising ? How do computers, mobile phones and the internet help to differently-abled people ? “The world is in my pocket. This little machine connects me with the world…” Can you write sentences like these to describe a mobile phone ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Activity – 2 Technology and your Family Is there any family which doesn’t enjoy the benefits of technology or does not use gadgets of some kind ? Can we explore the role of technology in your family ? Here are some questions which can help you to do this. • How many gadgets are used in your family ? • Who uses them ? • Which one is the oldest one and which one is the latest ? • How many gadgets are used by everyone in the family? How many are used by individual members only ? • …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. • ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… • ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… • …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. • …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- 5. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 4 Add some more questions. Look at your answers. Can you write a few paragraphs about the use of technology in my family ? Read out your description to your friends. Activity – 3: Are Mobile Phones a Benefit or a Nuisance ? A mobile phone has the power to kill you or save your life. Talk on the phone while you are driving, and you are very likely to have an accident. But on the other hand, when there is an emergency, the mobile phone can be helpful. Think about this and fill the table below. Don’t forget to compare your list with that of your friend. Benefits of a cell phone Can get you the information you want. Can connect you with lot of people You can record what teacher says in the class ……………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… Disadvantages of a cell phone Too much unwanted information. Distracts you from your work. Real friendship is far better than virtual friendship Listening to him and take notes help you to understand and remember better ………………………………………………..……. ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………….……………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… You can include sleeplessness, waste of time, expensive, showing off, more entertainment than needed, etc. What are the counter arguments for these ? What does one have to do to get the best use of a mobile phone ? How can one avoid all the negative aspects of a mobile phone? Does “switch off when you work” help ? Please share your views with your friends. If some of them don't agree with your views, how will you convince them that you are right, and make them feel that you have a valid point ?
- 6. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 5 Activity – 3: My Own Technology We love inventions that solve real world problems. Remya Jose, a 14 year school girl from Kerala, has created a simple pedal-powered washing machine which came about due to her dislike of washing clothes by hand. Her invention is not only a washing machine, but can double up as an exercise machine as well. This washing machine is actually quite simple - a modified bicycle frame attached to a square metal box that contains an iron-mesh drum inside. The pedal is basically like an exercise cycling machine with an attached metal box extension. Think about a problem you have. Imagine a new machine that can help you solve it. Describe it in few sentences. It may be crazy, but don’t worry about it. All ideas are crazy before they turn into products. Read out your imaginary technology to your friends. Here are some ideas to think about. 1. When somebody opens the gate to your house, a machine automatically pumps water into the overhead tank ! 2. Hold the mobile phone in your hand and move it to the left and right a few times. Does the phone battery get charged ? Can you think of any more ideas ?
- 7. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 6 Imagine the smallest details of your product and explain them in your description. Give your invention an attractive name! Activity – 4: Technology around Us Have you noticed people using small machines which they themselves have invented to solve their problems ? For example: machines to minimize water usage, to grind masala, etc. If you find one ask how it is used. You can do the following to get some information about the product. • Prepare a questionnaire • Interview the person • Take a few photographs of the machine and the inventor • Use the data you collect to write a small article • Read it out to your friends and ask for their suggestions to improve it. • Rewrite it and add the photographs to your article • Present it in the class. Allow the other students to read it in their free time. Activity – 5: Technology that has been Disappeared Can you identify these objects? These are a typewriter, a camera, a gramophone and a telegraph machine, respectively. But they have now been disappeared from our lives. Instead small, compact gadgets have taken their place. Can you find out which gadgets have replaced these old machines ?
- 8. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 7 Can you name some old technologies that have disappeared ? What are the new gadgets that are used in their place ? Fill in the table below. Disappeared technologies Typewriter Big camera Gramaphone .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... New technologies .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... Think about areas like transport, entertainment, health care, communication, etc. List out the technologies that were used earlier. Then try to answer the following questions. You could discuss some of these questions with your friends. • How have these fields changed ? • Are there any people who still use the older instruments ? • How did the coming of computers into offices affect typists ? • 'Old technologies were good because they did not harm the environment. But new technologies are very complex and they are harmful both to the environment and to people.' How far is this statement true ? • 'Change is a must and will continue.' Is another statement we usually hear. What are your views ? Activity – 6: Technology that is used in daily life How has technology contributed to making our lives easier? Find out the various gadgets that people use and fill in the table below.
- 9. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT15 8 Activities of daily life Milking the cow Fetching water .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... Technology that helps to make these activities easier Milking machine Modified water pump .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... In the end, a small note to you: We have now come to the end of the final SLU. With this you have completed 15 SLUs. Do tell us if you have found them interesting. Do you now feel more confident about understanding English? Do you feel that you can speak, read and write better ? What about the topics? Were the topics interesting or would you have liked us to add other topics? Do let us know which ones you liked the most. Also tell us which areas you want to know more about. And the activities in the SLUs ? Were they exciting ? Doable ? Too difficult to do ? Boring ? Which ones should we drop ? Which ones should we keep? Give us any suggestions and feedback on how we can improve the SLUs.