Technology Intermediate
Students Using Their Phones
1. How often do you use your phone? What do you mostly do on your phone? Explain your phone habits.
2. Have phones improved your life? How so?
3. Do you think phones can be harmful for some people? How so?
Sarah: Hey Luke, what do you think about students using phones in school?
Luke: That’s a good question, Sarah. I think it can be good for some things, like looking up ________________, but it can also be distracting.
Sarah: Yeah, I get that. Do you use your phone during ____________?
Luke: Not really. My school has a rule against it, so I try to follow that. But sometimes it's tempting!
Sarah: That's true for me too. How do you think phones can ____________ for students?
Luke: They can be useful for research and finding information. Also, we can use ______________ apps to practice different subjects.
Sarah: Yes I agree. But some people worry that phones can be distracting. What do you think about that?
Luke: I think it depends on the person. Some students can manage it well, but others might get too distracted and not pay _____________ in class.
Sarah: Yes, I get distracted easily while some of my friends don't. It's important to find a balance. What about using phones ___________________ or free time?
Luke: Yeah, that makes sense. During breaks, students should be allowed to use their phones. It's their free time, so they ________________ and talk to friends.
Sarah: Good point. How do you think teachers can help students use phones responsibly?
Luke: Maybe teachers can talk to students about when it's okay to use phones and when it's not. Also, they can recommend useful apps for learning.
Sarah: That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for _____________ your thoughts!
Luke: You're welcome! It was nice talking about it.
Sarah: Hey Luke, what do you think about students using phones in school?
Luke: That’s a good question, Sarah. I think it can be good for some things, like looking up information quickly, but it can also be distracting.
Sarah: Yeah, I get that. Do you use your phone during classes?
Luke: Not really. My school has a rule against it, so I try to follow that. But sometimes it's tempting!
Sarah: That's true for me too. How do you think phones can be helpful for students?
Luke: They can be useful for research and finding information. Also, we can use educational apps to practice different subjects.
Sarah: Yes I agree. But some people worry that phones can be distracting. What do you think about that?
Luke: I think it depends on the person. Some students can manage it well, but others might get too distracted and not pay attention in class.
Sarah: Yes, I get distracted easily while some of my friends don't. It's important to find a balance. What about using phones during breaks or free time?
Luke: Yeah, that makes sense. During breaks, students should be allowed to use their phones. It's their free time, so they can relax and talk to friends.
Sarah: Good point. How do you think teachers can help students use phones responsibly?
Luke: Maybe teachers can talk to students about when it's okay to use phones and when it's not. Also, they can recommend useful apps for learning.
Sarah: That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Luke: You're welcome! It was nice talking about it.
1. In what ways does Luke think phones can be useful for students?
2. How does Luke think teachers can help students use phones responsibly?
3. Does Luke use his phone at school?
4. When does Luke think students should be allowed to use their phones?
1. For research and finding information. Use educational apps to practice different subjects.
2. Teachers can talk to their students about when it’s okay to use their phones. They can also recommend apps for learning.
3. Not really. His school has rules against it.
4. During breaks.
1. Do you agree that phones can be too distracting for some students? Do you get easily distracted by your phone? How so?
2. Do you think students should be allowed to use their phones at school? Why or why not?
3. Do you think it's sometimes dangerous for children or teenagers to have phones? Why or why not?
Distracting: Causing a loss of attention or focus, diverting someone's concentration.
Tempting: Appealing or attractive, often creating a desire to do something, even if it might not be the best choice.
Responsible: Acting in a way that shows accountability and good judgment, fulfilling duties and obligations.
Recommend: To suggest or advise something as a good option or course of action.
Manage: To handle or control a situation, task, or set of responsibilities effectively.
Step 1: Introduce the topic of using your phone. Ask when the students got their first phone. Introduce words like apps, social media, calling, texting, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm-up questions. Ask for some answers after they are done.
Step 3: Play the audio. Have your students listen and fill in the missing words in the script.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet before or after the listening. This will depend on teacher preferences.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.