FLIGHT ON MARS?

 PHOTO: @ Nicolás Lobos

Speaking of technology, today marked the first flight on another planet! Read about it (and see a short video) here:

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/19/world/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-first-flight-scn-trnd/index.html

What are your thoughts on space exploration? Life on Mars?

BEST PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY

Each day, The Guardian's picture editors bring you the best in news photography from around the world. 

Every photo includes information about the location, a caption and the name of the photographer. They're both interesting to look at and great material for warm-up activities or conversation classes with more advanced students.

Hope you enjoy them!

 

I FORGOT MY PHONE, A SHORT FILM BY CHARLENE DE GUZMÁN

 This short about our addition to screens is an "oldie but goodie". I love watching it with students because it's just images, so it's adaptable to almost any level. And it packs up punch!

The New York Times also published a list of discussion questions related to the film:

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/learning/does-technology-make-us-more-alone.html

SMART CITIES: SOLVING URBAN PROBLEMS USING TECHNOLOGY

 Here's an interesting video about how to solve urban problems via the use of technology. I hope you'll enjoy it:

HOUSES OF THE FUTURE

 Have you ever thought about what our houses might look like in the future, taking into account new technologies, health and environmental concerns? Here are two TED talks on the topic which could serve as an excellent introduction to a chool project about green living, imagining the future of design. 

TED is an amazing resource for class because of the short duration, variety of topics and accents, and transcript and subtitle functions.

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING? HOW MUCH WE'RE SPENDING ON STREAMING....

 Have you done the tally? How much are you actually spending on streaming services? This article in The Guardian does the math and let me tell you.... it's scary!

Click on the image to read the article:

Photo by: @jetshoots on www.unplash.com

BRAIN BREAKS

 Do your students get restless in class? Here are some activities to energise them and keep them busy!

Click on the picture to read the article:

Photo by: @ashleybatz