Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version
of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article
will take you to a page on the old site. Teaching ideas based on
New York Times content. Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson,
students consider how the technologies they use impact their
lives by investigating recently developed technologies and
proposing new technology innovations for the future. Jennifer
Rittner, The New York Times Learning Network Javaid Khan, The
Bank Street College of Education in New York City Suggested Time
Allowance: 1 hour 1. Share opinions about the technologies they
currently use. 2. Learn about new technologies presented at the
2006 Consumer Electronics Show and Macworld Expo by reading and
discussing the article “Post-Christmas Comes a Geek’s Gizmo-
Rama.” 3. Investigate and present a report on a new technology,
and consider its impact on people’s lifestyles. 4. Propose an
innovation to the technology they investigated for a future
technology expo. Reso