Grade 7 students...
The following short clips are from PBS.org. They are true stories of teens and young adults interacting with technology. DIRECTIONS:
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"How Google Saved a School"
ALTERNATE LINK: YouTube copy Inner-city school in Bronx, NY involved in gang violence and failing test scores. Every student received a new laptop and everything changed. Is this possible? |
"How Video Games Can Help"
Could video games replace text books? What are the possible ways gaming could make a difference in your education? |
"The Most Wired Place on Earth"
Visit this place... where kids stay up all night gaming, where celebrities battle Starcraft on national TV and there is free Internet cafes on every corner. A perfect world or not? |
"Soldier 2.0"
In what ways are teens and young adults changed by technology? And does that make a difference to the military? Are gamers more or less reliable as soldiers? Find out more! |
"A Soldier's Therapy Session"
ALTERNATE LINK: YouTube copy War takes its toll on even the strongest. But find out how virtual reality simulations are helping stress, anxiety and fear. Choosing health through technology is an exciting option. Watch this cool clip! |
"One Boy's Online Tragedy"
ALTERNATE LINK: YouTube copy Ryan Halligan was bullied at school and online. What went so wrong that he committed suicide at age 13? Watch this true story and hear the challenges behind this tragedy. Watch now! |