How has technology changed the way we live? - Presentation

The presentation "How has technology changed the way we live?" created by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, explores the transformative impact of technology on our daily lives, particularly within the home. Teachers are provided with notes to direct the lesson, encouraging pupils to investigate the stark differences between contemporary life and the era before the 'Digital Revolution.' The lesson plan suggests using a BBC Teach internet link as a starting point to introduce the concept. Pupils are then tasked with creating questionnaires, with input from the entire class, to interview grandparents or older generations about their experiences before technology became widespread. This activity aims to give students a personal perspective on the changes that have occurred over the past 50 years.

As part of the learning process, students are expected to collaborate on formulating questions and refining them as a group to ensure a comprehensive understanding of life before the digital age. The survey's results will then be used to reflect on how daily life has evolved with the advent of technology in the home. The presentation guides students to consider and write about ten significant ways in which their grandparents' lives would have differed without the presence of modern technology. This exercise not only educates students on historical changes but also encourages them to appreciate the conveniences and advancements that technology has brought to their own lives.