Unit 08. New Ways to Learn. Lesson 6. Writing

WRITING

Using electronic devices in learning
1. Look at the pictures of people using electronic devices. Think about one advantage of using these devices in the classroom. Write them down and exchange your ideas with your partner.
1. Who are these people in the pictures?
2. What are they doing?
3. What devices are they using?
4. What are they using them for?
2. Read the following sentences about some advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices in learning. Write A if it is an advantage or D if it is a disadvantage. Dou you have a different opinion. Tell your partner.
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. A
3. Read the following text about the disadvantages of using electronic devices in class. Underline the words/ phrases the writer uses to link the ideas in 2 together.
First of all,
Second,
Last but not least ,
In conclusion,
4. Read the sentences in 2 again. Use them to write a short text about the advantages of using electronic devices in learning.
I strongly support the use of personal electronic devices in learning because I see a lot advantages.
First of all, they can be used for both research and study. Students can use them to download and store information and textbooks. This can help them save learning time and make their backpacks lighter.
Second, students can study better with modern technology because there are many useful learning applications on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other media players such as dictionary, spelling, translation, pronunciation and other apps.
Last but not least, mobile devices can help students communicate with each other or relax by listening to music and playing games when they are bored or tired of studying.
In conclusion, personal electronic devices bring more good than harm to students. I suggest that teachers allow and encourage the use of these devices in learning both inside and outside of class.