Lesson 4

1. Match the words with the correct pictures.

Une las palabras con las imágenes correctas.

a. tablet d. laptop
b. website e. smartphone
c. interactive whiteboard f. computer

d f e
b a
c

2. Discuss these questions in groups.

a. Which of these devices do you use?

I use the device:smartphone,laptop

b. What do you use them for?

to connect to the web pages, social networks and to watch videos

c. Which of them do you use in the classroom?

In the claaroom I use :smartphone.laptop,tablet

3. Read the article and choose the best title.

a. Teenagers and technology
b. Bringing technology into the classroom
c. The future of education
Technology has become very important in our everyday life, not least in Online classrooms
the classroom. With the help of technology, teachers can produce more There are many online courses
motivating lessons, and they can also assess and track students’ progress nowadays, both school and university
more easily. Here are some of the ways technology can help students and courses. Students don’t have to go to
teachers in the classroom: school any more! This can be a good
option for students who are disabled
or who have learning dificulties.
Interactive whiteboards Laptops Online courses allow them to study in
These make lessons more interesting. Students can use laptops their own home at their own speed.
Teachers can demonstrate pictures or to take notes and do They are also useful for elite athletes
photos on the board. They can point to written work. They can who spend a lot of time training and
parts of a diagram or picture using their help students to be more don’t have time to go to school.
organised and produce The challenge for schools is keeping
finger or a pen, and they can save
neater work and, of up to date with all the new
information from the board and share it course, they can make
with students. sure they spell everything technology. Schools which do well will
correctly by using the be those that are not afraid to
spell- check function! innovate and integrate the new
technology into the classroom.

Tablets
Tablets are very useful because they
are small and easy to carry around.
They allow students to find information
quickly, and also collaborate with their
classmates on projects.
Smartphones
Smartphones are not allowed in many classrooms, but actually they can be
very useful. For example, students can use them to take photos to
illustrate their school work. They can check facts or the meaning of
words. Some phones have a calculator app, so students don’t have to carry
a calculator around with them. Students can even get their phone to
remind them to do their homework!
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4. Read. Choose the correct answer, A, B or

C.
4. Tablets allow students to
1. Technology is becoming
in the classroom. A. work at their own speed.
A. less important B. work together with other students.
B. more important C. check each other’s answers.
C. unimportant 5. Why are online courses a good idea for
elite athletes?
2. Are students allowed to take
smartphones into the A. Because they can choose which
classroom? subjects they study.
A. No, not usually B. Because they aren’t very clever.
B. No, never C. Because it gives them more time to
train.
C. Yes
3. What are the advantages of
Interactive whiteboards?
A. You can see them better.
B. Students can draw on them.
C. Teachers can show pictures on them.

5. Discuss these questions in groups.

a. What are the advantages of using technology in

the classroom?

we connect with our family

b. What are the disadvantages?

social problems and conflicts are created such as: bad words, pornography etc
c. Do you think technology helps you learn more?

yes, we use it in a correct and adequate way if

6.Complete the questions using the verbs in the box.

send
down
 d
post
go
share
log onto
A.Do you DOWNLOAD music from the Internet?
B.Do you ever SEND emails to your friends?
C.Do you POST photos on social media sites?
D.Do you LOG ONTO online every day?
E.Do you ever SHARE videos with your
friends on the Internet?
F.How many times a day do you GO
your computer?

7.Ask and answer the questions in pairs.

6. Study the sentences and choose the correct words to complete the rules.

a. Nowadays students can use their smartphones to check facts.

b. In the past students couldn’t use smartphones in the classroom.
c. In the future robots will be able to teach in schools.

We sometimes use can to express possibility / probability.

The past form of can is could / will be able.
There is no future / past form of can.
We use will be able / can to talk about the future.

Study the sentences and choose the correct words to complete the rules.
a. will be able Nowadays students can use their smartphones to check
facts.probability
b.past form of can In the past students couldn’t use smartphones in the classroom.
c. will be able. In the future robots will be able to teach in schools.
9.Complete the sentences with can, could or will be able to. Then listen and check.
1. When my mother was young children CAN leave school at the age of sixteen.
2. These days you CANplay games online with people from different countries.
3. You OULD OR WILL BE ABLE TO post as many photos as you want to on social networking sites.
4. In the future weCAN download videos of our teachers’ lessons.
5. You OULD OR WILL BE ABLE TO use your smartphone for so many different things.
 6. In the future I think we CANdo all our exams online.

Say it!
Listen carefully to the pronunciation of can in these sentences. What do you notice? Listen again and repeat.

Students can check facts on their smartphones.

Students can use laptops to make notes.
Teachers can demonstrate pictures.

AUDIO 9
At 9 when my mother was young children could leave school at the age of 16 when my
mother was young children could leave school at the age of 16 play games online
with people from different countries play games online with people from different
countries painted mini photos if you want to on social networking sites painted mini
photos if you want to on social networking sites in the future will be able to
download videos of our teachers lessons in the future will be able to download videos
of our teachers lessons he's a smart things to so many different things he's a smart
things to so many different things I think we'll be able to do on our exams online I
think we'll be able to do on our exams online

AUDIO 10
LAPTOP on the small things LAPTOP on the small things laptops to make notes laptops to
make notes pictures pictures

11. Write sentences.

What can you do now that your parents couldn’t do when they were young?
Example: Now we can phone our parents when we are out with friends.
NOW WE CAN EAT THE CHILDREN WHO DIE IN ELAFRICA
NOW WE CAN SEE DIGITAL BOARDS
NOW WE CAN PRINT FROM MY SMART CELL PHONE
NOW WE CAN CALL OUR GRANDMOTHER WHEN WE GO OUT WITH THE COUSINS
Lesson 4

Focus on Language