Unit 8:
NEW WAYS TO LEARN
GETTING STARTED
Learning with personal electronic devices
1.Listen and read
-definitely (adv)
-essay (n)
-calculation (n) = computation
-calculate (v) = compute
-access (v, n)
-accessible (a)
-digital (a)
-digit (n)
- look up (v)
2. Read the conversation again and check if the following statements are true (T) ,false (F) or not given (NG).
1.F …….the way we learn.
2.F ….…to take photos or record students’ work, which can be later shared with the class.
3. NG
4. T
5. F ……..with a digital pen on a touch screen.
6. T
3. Find the adjectives which describe the devices used as learning tools and write them down. Discuss each word’s meaning with your partner.
1. personal = your own
2. electronic = having many small parts that control and direct a small electric current.
3. modern = of or relating to the present time or recent times.
4. excellent = exceptionally good.
5. useful = being of practical use.
6. mobile = able to be moved easily.
7. digital = showing information by using figures.
8. perfect = being complete and without weaknesses.
9. great = superior in quality or degree.
4. Read the conversation again and answer the questions.
1. They are talking about smartphones, laptops and tablet computers.
2. They have changed the way we learn.
3. They use them to take photos or record their work, which can be later shared with the class.
4. Because they can be used to store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.
5. He does his assignments and projects, and studies English.