Mobile phones have become an integral part of many people's lives. Examine the role and impact of technology through a short video and related activities. Pupils share what they use their phones for before viewing the film. Class members discuss the film and respond to some specific questions listed in the resource.

Concepts

cell phones, cells

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Additional Tags

mobile phone, short film, addiction to technology, Media Literacy, Digital Citizenship, cell phone, mass consumption, english language arts

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Pros

• The film uses cute robots to mimic how people interact with their phones in an effective showing of social commentary
• Plenty of opportunities for discussion and collaboration are built into the plan

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a