Formats for Discussion
There are advantages and disadvantages of each style of discussion. I hope that the examples in this step will help you to plan your own classroom discussions. Dialogic teaching: the …
Course: Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom Discussions
Describe and Compare: Open Source vs Proprietary
In this step, we will be looking at two methods of distributing software. I will describe the two methods and then you will evaluate the needs of stakeholders and their …
Examining Legislature: Copyright and its effect on Media Creators
Intellectual property refers to any idea that an individual or group can own. It is a legal term, and is used to give precedent for the possession of ideas. The …
Threats and Risks Involved in Using and Relying on Technology
Organisations and individuals are more productive when they embrace technological advancements. However, this productivity depends on the systems remaining operational and reliable. Deliberate and Accidental Downtime Downtime describes situations where …
What is artificial Intelligence?
AI is a term that many people will have a general understanding of through entertainment and the media. It is important, therefore, to teach more about the reality of AI …
How to Transitioning from Discussions to Writing
In this step we are going to look at how we can make the transition from discussing to writing. Timing Your Transition to Writing Transitioning from discussions to writing should …
The Data Legislation Debate: security vs privacy
Should the law provide security at the expense of privacy? Living in the digital age means that data is always being collected about us, and lawmakers have an obligation to …
Copyright and Patents: Impact on Developers
In this article, we’ll be talking to the Raspberry Pi creator and co-founder Eben Upton about how copyright and patents affect him as a creator and inventor. What can we …
Creating an Environment for productive discussions
A productive classroom discussion allows every student to participate. Increased participation benefits both individuals and the entire activity. The more points of view that are contributed to the discussion, the …
Areas of Impact
So far, you’ve learnt how to build frames for structuring conversations, and considered the impacts of social media. Let’s look through the areas of impact in a little more detail. …
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Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom Discussions