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2 Now observe only the pictures. Based on them, which words do you expect to find in the text? Write them in your notebook. A Chalk B Game X C Board D Tablet X E Computer X F Radio G Pencil case H Social media X Reading 3 Read the infographic and check if your predictions in activity 2 were correct. Personal answers. C O M P O N E N T S o f a 2 1 s t C e n tu ry C la s s ro o m . O p e n C o ll e g e s . A v a il a b le a t: h tt p s :/ /c o n te n tm a rk e ti n g in s ti tu te .c o m / w p -c o n te n t/ u p lo a d s /2 0 1 2 /0 9 /2 1 s t_ c e n tu ry _ c la s s ro o m .j p g . A c c e s s e d o n : J u l. 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 . Registration for the Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference doubled between 2011 and 2012 One system claims to predict whether a student’s likelihood of suf� cient course completion with about 70% accuracy, highlighting risk factors for individual students 86% of students believe they study more ef� ciently with tablets 1 in 5 students have used a mobile app to keep their coursework organized 59% of students would like to use their own mobile devices to enhance learning In the next decade, open source textbooks are expected to grow to 25% of the textbook market Open Source Textbooks of textbook revenue 6 in 10 students have used a digital textbook - just 4 in 10 had in 2011 By 2013, e-textbooks may comprise 29% of teachers use social media for coursework, compared to now 80% of college professors Top 3 Reasons for Teachers to Use Technology in the Classroom Adapt to diverse learning styles Boost student motivation Enhance the material being taught of colleges cited wireless upgrades as their tech priority in 2011-12 given the 60% increase60% increase in mobile devices on campus in the previous year Over 51% 4 in 10 students believe integrating social networks into the classroom would bene� t their education One social media pilot program assisted in a class’ 50% rise in grades Integration of Social Networks Engaging students with a free tool they already use can help them learn in new ways, gain focus and increase participation 17 VU_INGLES_Julia_g21At_014a029_U01_LA.indd 17VU_INGLES_Julia_g21At_014a029_U01_LA.indd 17 9/27/20 10:58 AM9/27/20 10:58 AM 4 What is the infographic about? Write the correct option in your notebook. A Elements of a modern classroom. X B The low use of technology by teachers. 5 Write T (true) or F (false), according to the infographic. Use your notebook. A Learning analytics helps teachers correct assignments. F B PBL teaches organization and articulation, among other skills. T C Life skills can engage students and prepare them for the future. T D It isn’t possible to see the impact of technology in classrooms yet. F 6 Based on the infographic, match the halves to complete the sentences in your notebook. A More than half of students… B Most teachers… C About 33% of university students… D Less than 30% of teachers… E 20% of students… a. V; b. I; c. II; d. III; e. IV Post-reading 8 Get together in small groups and discuss the following questions. A Which information from the text called your attention the most? Why? B In your opinion, are there any benefits of using technology in the classroom? If so, which one(s)? C Do you see any negative impacts of using technology in the classroom? Justify your answer. 9 Do you think the information in the infographic is true for your community and your country? Justify your answer. Personal answers. Personal answer. I believe tablets improve classroom learning. II take at least one online course. III use social media for coursework. IV use an app for coursework organization. V want to use their own device for learning. 7 The sentences below were extracted from the text. Read them and, in your notebook, classify them as F (fact) or P (prediction). A “Online enrollments saw 21% growth […]” F B “91% of teachers have computers in their classroom...” F C “In the next decade, open source textbooks are expected to grow […]” P D “86% of students believe they study more efficiently with tablets.” F 18 VU_INGLES_Julia_g21At_014a029_U01_LA.indd 18VU_INGLES_Julia_g21At_014a029_U01_LA.indd 18 9/27/20 10:58 AM9/27/20 10:58 AM
