"THE FUN THEY HAD"

"THE FUN THEY HAD"

GROUP DISCUSSION

How do you think schools will be like in the future? Here are some ideas:

LEARNING THROUGH COMPUTERS

VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS

ROBOTIC TEACHERS

LANGUAGE CONNECTION

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these ways of learning?

HOMESCHOOLING

VIRTUAL LEARNING

IN-PERSON LEARNING

What three things do you like best about your school / university?What three things about your school / university would you like to change?

"The Schools of the Future Will Have No Books and No Teachers!"

In groups discuss the following topic. You can decide to speak FOR or AGAINST the motion (= proposal). After this, each group will select a speaker to present its views to the entire class.

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We are going to read the short story "The Fun They Had"

This story was written by Isaac Asimov

MEET THE AUTHOR

BACKGROUND

Scientific Context:Scientific writers often imagine the possibility of future technology, space travel, or exploration of other planets. Today, we know that Isaac Asimov's vision of computerized education comes close to today's reality, in which students can take classes on the Internet

Have you ever wanted to live in different time or place? What time or place would you choose?

AFTER READING ACTIVITIES

FINAL PROJECT - Make your pick:

CREATE A TIME CAPSULE: The characters in "The Fun They Had" are curious about what school is like for kids today. Write descriptions that present accurate pictures of a day in the life of your classroom for a time capsule designed to be opened in 150 years.

CREATIVE WRITING: Pretend that you belong to an online fiction writing club and you are writing a short sequel to "The Fun They Had" to share with club members.