The Future of Technology: Innovations That Will Change Our Lives
Main Objective: Students will explore future technological innovations and present how
these innovations could transform various aspects of daily life (transportation, health,
environment, communication, education, etc.). The project will focus on research,
creativity, and public speaking.
Period 1 (75 minutes): Introduction and Research on Technological Innovations
1. Project Introduction:
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Explain the project to students: you will choose a technological innovation
that could revolutionize life in the future (examples: self-driving cars,
artificial intelligence, renewable energy, medical robots, etc.) and will
explain how it works, its benefits, and its potential impact.
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Class discussion about current technological innovations and their impact
on society (smartphones, virtual reality, 3D printing, etc.).
2. Choosing the Technological Innovation:
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You will choose a technological innovation that interests them. The
innovation can be in various fields (transportation, environment, health,
education, etc.).
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You will familiarize yourself with the chosen innovation and begin
researching information about the technology (how it works, current
development status, advantages and disadvantages, potential applications
in daily life).
3. Research Questions:
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How does this innovation work?
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What impact could this technology have on society?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages?
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How could this technology change our daily lives (transportation, health,
work, leisure, etc.)?
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What are the future development prospects for this innovation?
Period 2 (75 minutes): Planning the Presentation and Creating Visual Aids
1. Summary of Research:
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Each of you will briefly share what you found during your research on the
chosen technological innovation. We will have a class discussion, where
everyone can ask questions and learn more about the different innovations
the other students are exploring.
2. Writing part (:Period 2)
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Write a summary of 200-250 words about the chosen innovation,
addressing the research questions.
3. Creating the Visual Aid:
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You will begin creating a visual aid for their presentation. It can be a
PowerPoint presentation, a poster, or a video to illustrate their topic.
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The visual aid should include images, diagrams, statistics, and real-life
examples to help explain the innovation and its potential impact.
4. Planning the Oral Presentation:
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You will organize your presentation into three parts:
1. Introduction: Present the chosen innovation and explain why it is
important.
2. Development: Explain how the technology works, its advantages,
applications, and impacts.
3. Conclusion: Share your opinion on the future of this innovation,
potential challenges, and its future influence on society.
5. Homework:
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Finalize the visual aid and begin preparing the speech for the oral
presentation.
Period 3 (75 minutes): Preparing for the Oral Presentation
1. Reviewing the Oral Presentation:
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Review the important elements of a successful oral presentation:
articulation, tone, pacing, eye contact, and time management.
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Discuss how to capture the audience’s attention from the start (using a
question, an interesting statistic, or an anecdote).
2. Practice :
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You will have some times to practice your presentation in front of a
smaller group (1-2 people) and make sure everything is ready to present in
front of the class.
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I will circulate between the groups to offer support and suggestions for
improvement (pronunciation, organization of ideas, etc.).
3. Homework:
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Practice the presentation at home to ensure your are prepared to present in
front of the class.
Period 4 (75 minutes): Final Presentation and Evaluation
1. Class Presentations:
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Each student presents their technological innovation in 4-5 minutes to the
class.
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Students must incorporate their visual aid into the presentation and answer
questions from their classmates afterward.
2. Evaluation:
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Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
Content (40%): The student clearly explained the innovation, how
it works, its advantages, and its potential impact.
Language Skills (30%): The student uses appropriate vocabulary
and presents fluently.
Visual Aid (20%): The presentation is well-supported by a clear
and relevant visual aid.
Engagement and Interaction (10%): The student answers
questions adequately and actively engages with the audience.
Evaluation Criteria:
Research and Content (40%): Accuracy of information and the way the student
explains the innovation.
Language Skills (30%): Quality of language, clarity, and fluency of the oral
presentation.
Visual Aid (20%): Relevance, clarity, and quality of the visual aid supporting the
presentation.
Engagement (10%): The student's ability to respond to questions and actively
engage with the class.
Required Materials:
Computers or tablets for research
Software for creating presentations (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.)
Projector for student presentations
Maps, images, videos, or other resources to illustrate innovations
This project allows you to explore the future of technology while enhancing your
research, communication, and public speaking skills. It encourages you to reflect on the
impact of innovations on society and develop your critical thinking about the future.
IF YOUR INNOVATION DOESN’T EXIST YET
However, if you prefer to invent a futuristic technology, this can also be adapted. In this
case, you would be invited to create a fictional technological innovation, imagining its
functioning, usefulness, and potential impact on the world. You would then also have to
explain how this technology could be developed and applied in the future. The steps
would be the same as mentionned before, but you would have to spend less time
researshing and more time thinking about what your technological innovation would be
like.
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