Tech Impact Exploration

Amanda DeLorenzo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Tech Impact Exploration

Analyze influence of technology

In this lesson, students will explore the influence of technology and personal devices on their lives through a collaborative, project-based learning activity. By working in stations, students will engage in discussions, research, and presentations to critically analyze the positive and negative impacts of technology. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and collaboration skills while understanding the pervasive role of technology in their lives.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

80 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Chart paper, Printed articles on technology influence, Station instruction cards, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on how technology is part of daily life.
Ask students to share examples of technology they use daily.
Introduce the objective: Analyze the influence of technology and personal devices.

Step 2

Station Setup

10 mins

Divide the class into small groups.
Set up stations around the room, each with a different focus (e.g., social media, education, health).
Provide each station with materials: articles, chart paper, markers.

Step 3

Station Activity

40 mins

Groups rotate through stations every 10 minutes.
At each station, students engage in a tech-themed escape room challenge related to the station's theme.
Encourage students to solve puzzles collaboratively, considering both positive and negative impacts of technology.

Step 4

Group Presentations

15 mins

Each group presents their findings from one station to the class.
Encourage questions and discussions after each presentation.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize key points discussed in the presentations.
Reflect on how technology influences personal and academic life.
Ask students to consider how they can manage technology use effectively.

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Worksheet

Station Instruction Cards

These cards provide instructions for each station activity, guiding students on what to read, discuss, and note.

Station 1: Social Media - Puzzle: Decode a series of emojis to reveal a message about social media's impact on communication. Discuss how it affects relationships. Note key points.

Station 2: Education - Puzzle: Solve a crossword puzzle using terms related to technology in education. Discuss its role in learning and teaching. Note key points.

Station 3: Health - Puzzle: Match different health scenarios with the correct technological solution or issue. Discuss its impact on physical and mental health. Note key points.

Station 4: Privacy - Puzzle: Solve a logic puzzle about data privacy scenarios. Discuss the importance of protecting personal information online. Note key points.

Station 5: Environment - Puzzle: Arrange a sequence of events to show the impact of technology on the environment. Discuss both positive and negative effects. Note key points.

Station 6: Entertainment - Puzzle: Identify different forms of digital entertainment from a set of clues. Discuss how technology has changed entertainment consumption. Note key points.

Station 7: Work - Puzzle: Match job roles with the technological tools they use. Discuss how technology has transformed the workplace. Note key points.

Station 8: Ethics - Puzzle: Debate a scenario involving ethical dilemmas in technology use. Discuss the importance of ethical considerations in tech development. Note key points.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions guide the class discussion on the influence of technology, encouraging critical thinking and reflection.

How does technology positively impact your daily life?

Encourage students to think about convenience, access to information, and communication.

What are some negative effects of technology on personal relationships?

Guide students to consider issues like reduced face-to-face interaction and dependency.

How can we balance technology use to maximize benefits and minimize drawbacks?

Discuss strategies like setting limits, prioritizing tasks, and being mindful of screen time.