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Technology in Education – Технологии в образовании
ОглавлениеLisa and Kate were sitting in the school library, discussing their experiences with new learning tools and technologies that they had been using in class.
– So, Kate, have you been using any new technology in your classes lately?
– Yes, actually! We’ve started using an online platform to submit assignments and collaborate with classmates. It makes everything so much easier. What about you?
– We’ve been using a lot of digital tools for studying, like interactive textbooks and online quizzes. I really like how they make the learning process more engaging. It’s different from the old way of just reading from a textbook.
– I agree! With interactive tools, you can watch videos, listen to explanations, and take quizzes all in one place. It’s much more fun and effective than just reading.
– It’s also great because you can learn at your own pace. If I don’t understand something right away, I can pause the video and go over it again. Or if I want to skip ahead, I can do that too.
– That’s one of the best things about using technology in education. You can make your own schedule and learn when it works for you. It’s way more flexible than traditional methods.
– And there’s the benefit of access to so much information! You can research anything you’re curious about in seconds. It’s like having the entire world of knowledge at your fingertips.
– Definitely! And it’s not just about the information; it’s about the way we interact with it. For example, we’ve been using apps that allow us to work together on group projects, even when we’re not in the same room.
– That’s really cool! I think it helps students become more independent too. You can take control of your learning and explore topics that interest you, without relying on just a teacher’s lecture.
– Exactly! And I think technology also makes learning more accessible. Students who might struggle with traditional teaching methods can benefit from more visual and interactive tools. It gives everyone a chance to learn in a way that suits them best.
– You’re right. The future of education is definitely going to be shaped by technology. It’s exciting to think about all the new possibilities we’ll have as technology continues to improve.
– I’m really excited about it too. It’s amazing how technology can make learning more engaging, interactive, and personalized. I think it’s going to change the way we learn forever.
– I couldn’t agree more. The best part is that technology makes education more fun, and who doesn’t want to learn in a fun way?
– Exactly! It’s going to make school feel more like an adventure.
As the weeks went by, Lisa and Kate continued to explore more ways to use technology in their learning. They started using digital tools to organize their notes, track their progress, and even practice languages. Both of them felt that technology made their learning experience much more enjoyable and effective.
Useful Phrases and Expressions
We’ve started using an online platform to submit assignments. – Мы начали использовать онлайн-платформу для сдачи заданий.
It makes everything so much easier. – Это делает всё гораздо проще.
Interactive textbooks and online quizzes make the learning process more engaging. – Интерактивные учебники и онлайн-тесты делают процесс обучения более увлекательным.
You can learn at your own pace. – Ты можешь учиться в своём собственном темпе.
It’s much more fun and effective than just reading. – Это намного интереснее и эффективнее, чем просто чтение.
You can pause the video and go over it again. – Ты можешь поставить видео на паузу и пересмотреть его снова.
You can work together on group projects, even when you’re not in the same room. – Ты можешь работать над групповыми проектами, даже если вы не в одной комнате.
Technology makes learning more accessible. – Технологии делают обучение более доступным.
Students who might struggle with traditional teaching methods can benefit from interactive tools. – Студенты, которым трудно учиться по традиционным методам, могут извлечь пользу из интерактивных инструментов.
It gives everyone a chance to learn in a way that suits them best. – Это даёт каждому шанс учиться таким способом, который подходит именно ему.
The future of education is definitely going to be shaped by technology. – Будущее образования, безусловно, будет определяться технологиями.
Technology makes education more fun and personalized. – Технологии делают образование более увлекательным и персонализированным.
It’s going to change the way we learn forever. – Это изменит то, как мы учимся, навсегда.
It’s amazing how technology can make learning more engaging and interactive. – Удивительно, как технологии могут сделать обучение более увлекательным и интерактивным.
School will feel more like an adventure. – Школа будет ощущаться больше как приключение.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:
Interactive tools make the learning process more _____.
You can pause the video and go over it _____.
It gives everyone a chance to learn in a way that suits them _____.
Students who might struggle with traditional teaching methods can benefit from _____.
Technology makes learning more _____.
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:
You can learn at your own pace.
Technology makes learning more accessible.
It’s going to change the way we learn forever.
The future of education is definitely going to be shaped by technology.
You can work together on group projects, even when you’re not in the same room.
a) Технологии делают обучение более доступным.
b) Ты можешь учиться в своём собственном темпе.
c) Это изменит то, как мы учимся, навсегда.
d) Будущее образования будет определяться технологиями.
e) Ты можешь работать над проектами в группе, даже если вы не в одной комнате.
Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:
Я использую онлайн-платформу для сдачи заданий.
Технологии делают образование более персонализированным.
Я могу учиться в своём темпе и пересматривать материалы.
Это даёт мне шанс учиться так, как мне удобно.
Мы можем работать над проектами, даже если не находимся в одном месте.
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
engaging
again
best
interactive tools
accessible
Exercise 2:
1 – b
2 – a
3 – c
4 – d
5 – e
Exercise 3:
I use an online platform to submit assignments.
Technology makes education more personalized.
I can learn at my own pace and review the materials.
It gives me a chance to learn in a way that suits me.
We can work on projects together, even if we’re not in the same place.