How has technology changed the way we live? - Teacher notes

The teacher's notes provide a framework for a lesson aimed at helping pupils understand the impact of the 'Digital Revolution' on everyday life. The lesson begins by using a resource from BBC Teach to introduce the concept of the digital revolution. This sets the stage for an interactive project where students design questionnaires to interview their grandparents or older relatives about their experiences before the widespread adoption of digital technology. The focus is to explore the changes in home technology over the past 50 years, a period which has seen a significant transformation in how we live due to technological advancements.

As part of the lesson, students are encouraged to contribute to the creation of a class questionnaire, ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to participate in the process. The responses collected from these questionnaires will provide valuable insights into the contrast between life with and without modern home technology. Pupils will use the gathered information to reflect on and write about ten aspects of their grandparents' lives that would have been markedly different before the era of technology became the norm in households. This exercise not only educates students about historical changes but also fosters an appreciation for the conveniences and connectivity that current technology provides.