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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Communications Technologies

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore examples of innovative technology found on the AT&T Labs Technology Showcase Demos website. They take notes in their science journals and describe how each device works.
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Website
Other

Mit Technology Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology Review is a magazine by MIT which seeks to "promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society." It provides you with daily technology information including events, discussions, and...
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Website
Curated OER

Cbc Kids: 10 of the Latest Inventions to Make Life a Little Easier

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about some of the nifty inventions that add more functionality to common objects. With the Smart toothbrush, your teeth will be clean in no time. The Albert Clock forces you to answer a Math question before it tells you the time....
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Article
Pew Research Center

A Portrait of "Generation Next"

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on how "Generation Next", those of age 18-25 "view their lives, futures and politics." Find out who this new generation is and what defines it as a group.
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: The Now

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with 32 links to topics such as New Technology, Internet Culture, Using the Internet, and Safety.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Collaborative Software

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how some apps and programs allow for real-time or asynchronous collaboration.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Videoconferencing

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how video conferencing has grown from the 1900s prediction.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Group Chat

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the growth and evolution of the group chat.
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Article
Other

Gartner: 10 Ways Technology Will Change What It Means to Be Human

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from Campus Technology magazine that discusses how technology is changing the human condition and many of these changes are driven by the wants, needs, and interests of people. For example, artificial emotional intelligence...
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Article
Other

Pocket Lint: Life in the Future: Tech That Will Change the Way We Live

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology has the power to do many things, and changing the world is one of them. We're privileged to be living in a time where science and technology can assist us, make our lives easier, and rethink the ways we go about our daily...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Emotion Detecting Tech Should Be Restricted by Law Ai Now

For Students 9th - 10th
A leading research centre has called for new laws to restrict the use of emotion-detecting tech. The AI Now Institute says the field is "built on markedly shaky foundations". Despite this, systems are on sale to help vet job seekers,...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Meet Syud Momtaz Ahmed

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet Syud Momtaz Ahmed, a scientist at 3M and tabla player!