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Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology.

Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology.
Key concepts/skills:
Level 1: Define key vocabulary.
Level 2: Distinguish between an intended benefit and an unintended consequence.
Level 3: Given a description of a new technology, predict some possible unintended consequences.

Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology.
• Key vocabulary:
• (review technology, cost-benefit)
• intended benefit
• unintended consequence

Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology.
I.
Intended Benefits
A.
The good things that are gained as a result of new technology
Technology Benefits
Cell Phones Convenient communication
Wireless Internet Computers become portable
Texting Silent communication

Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology.
II. Unintended Consequences
B. The bad things that happen as a result of a new technology.
Technology Unintended
Consequences
Cell Phones Interupts conversation
Wireless Internet Identity theft
Texting Carpal tunnel syndrome

Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology.
Think about the five Technologies below. On your own paper construct a table like the one below and list the intended benefits and unintended consequences for each technology
Technology Intended
Benefits
Unintended
Consequence
LCD Projectors
Smart Board
Test clickers
PSP
Central heating