Module 3, Days 2–5: Discuss and Debate

Learning Target(s):

I can demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management and teamwork
I can demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely and ethically
I can differentiate between positive and negative effects of technology usage on human beings, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology’s development and use
I can analyze the management of waste produced by technological systems as a societal issue
I can research and communicate how technologies can be used to repair damage caused by natural disasters and to break down waste from the use of various products and systems
I can identify ethical issues associated with the development and use of technology
I can describe how societal and cultural priorities and values are reflected in technological devices
I can explain how meeting societal expectations can b a driving force behind the acceptance and use of products and systems
create and maintain a digital identity and reputation, demonstrating awareness of how my actions in the digital world today impact my future
I can demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
I can manage my personal data and maintain digital privacy and security
I can create strategies to locate information and other resources for my intellectual creative pursuits
I can generate ideas about real-world issues and problems and pursue answers and solutions to them
I can create and maintain a digital identity and reputation, demonstrating awareness of how my actions in the digital world today impact my future
I can demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
I can manage my personal data and maintain digital privacy and security
I can create strategies to locate information and other resources for my intellectual creative pursuits

Discuss and Debate

Make sure to have your assignment from the last lesson in front of you as you get ready to share your opinions and supporting data with your peers. In this lesson you are going to have a chance to join in a conversation about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. You should get in pairs/groups to discuss. Your teacher will provide prompts to guide the discussion, and maybe even some friendly debating.

Assignment:

None