View and Reflect

Consider the quote from Pope Francis below

Source: Rome Reports, 2015 "Put Down Your Cell Phones and Talk to One Another"
How much time, by percentage, do you think individuals spend on their on cellphones? How do you think this compares to people in other countries?
Are we living in a world forever transformed by our use (and sometimes obsession) over our smartphones?
Before you answer that, take a look at this clip from a documentary by Charlene deGuzman and see if this is similar to your daily experiences. 
Watch this short video, "I Forgot My Phone", what are the first thoughts that come to your mind?
 Mentimeter Poll
After watching the video,  consider 4 words  that could summarize your thoughts after watching the video? Share your reactions in Mentimeter. Remember to enter the
Code: 44 17 70. 
 Face to Face Discussion
We will share your reactions from the Mentimeter Poll in class. In addition to this, we will explore the following questions in our class discussion. 

  • Do you think that the video is an exaggeration of real life? Or do you think that it speaks the truth? 

  • What are the positives and negatives of Smartphones in our lives? 

  • Do you think it is changing how we communicate with each other for the better? Or do you think that it is ruining how we connect? 

Lesson adapted from TED-Ed Selects. 

Video: Charstarlene,  2013 "I Forgot My Phone",

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