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Technology is the subject of these clips. In my opinion, both show us how dangerous it can be.

In the first one, the speaker is trying to draw our attention to a small device. If you get "the blink", never again you will have to worry about what kids are doing with their cell phone. This the goal of this gadget. She believes that children consume pornography because we do not control them. The point is, why does a 6-year-old have a mobile? Children do not need them, not until they are 10-12 years old. Only when they are ready to understand how to use it responsibly will they be ready to get one.
As far as I watched, the second clip is really scary. Why do you want to have an unnecessary surgery just to become a cyborg? The girl explains that it means joy for her. However, for me, it means no limits about controlling people. It goes against freedom. It had better nobody are allowed to spy anyone.

Returning to what technology seems to me, these devices are as useful as risky. It just depends on how and who uses them.

Carolina C1b

Thank you for your contribution to the padlet. It is really a good contribution, the ideas are great and the way you explain them as well. This is my feedback. In italics the wrong parts of the text.In CAPITAL LETTERS my corrections

YEARS AND YEARS.

YEARS AND YEARS.

Technology is the subject of these clips. In my opinion, both show us how dangerous it can be.

In the first one, the speaker is trying to draw our attention to a small device. If you get "the blink", never again you will have WILL YOU HAVE to worry about what kids are doing with their cell phone. This the goal of this gadget. She believes that children consume pornography because we do not control them. The point is, why does a 6-year-old have a mobile? Children do not need them, not until they are 10-12 years old. Only when they are ready to understand how to use it responsibly will they be ready to get one.
As far as I watched SEE IT, the second clip is really scary. Why do you want to have an unnecessary surgery just to become a cyborg? The girl explains that it means joy for her. However, for me, it means no limits about controlling people. It goes against freedom. It had better nobody are allowed to spy anyone. I'D RATHER NOBODY WERE ALLOWED TO SPY ON ANYONE.

Returning to what technology seems to me, these devices are as useful as risky. It just depends on how and who uses them.

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In the first clip, Vivienne is talking about legalizing the blink in order to avoid that children like her daughter watches children watching videos that aren´t suitable for children. As well, she talks about putting the CEOs of technology industries located in California in jail as well. I don´t consider this mesure very hepful because not until someone explains to children what the sex is and how relationships between people works, do children learn children won´t learn to enjoy sex. I think it´s unlikely you will to get a solution for a problem if you don´t discuss about it and make decisions on your own.
The second clip is too fantastic for me, she looks like a robot more than a person. Technology is developing very fast and getting great and surprising achievements, but I don´t believe that the video is will become true in the future.
Thank you so much Yolanda. Very interesting ideas. A very good attempt at using all the grammar seen this year. That´s a very good idea. Check my corrections and revise inversions with not until, also revise the structures with it´s likely and avoid

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This is a clip from Year and Years, a British series set in near future U.K. In this clip Vivienne Rook (played by Emma Thomson) is running for Prime Minister and debating with the other candidates. What is her talk about? Do you think that device she is holding in her hand is helpful? Do you think it is a good idea? Why (no)? In which circumstances?

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Not until I arrived at the hotel do DID I realize how disastrous it was.

Firstly, the bathroom was too small to make me feel comfortable and needless to say that the room was frozen. Closing OPENING curtains, I saw the mediocre see SEA views. Lastly, only when I turnED on the radio do DID I realize that I couldn’t hear it properly.

Never have I seen such a catastrophic room. I expected a reduction, but the manager did not want to.

I’m still really unsatisfied. DISSATISFIED

Thank you Alicia- Check the inversions

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Torquay Hotel review

Last weekend I stayed at the Torquay Hotel and I was disappointed with you about MY accomModation in my room.

Firstly, the bathroom was horrible. Not only was the bathroom dirty, but the bathtub was tiny. In addition to this, not until I was into the room,  did I see REALISE  what THAT the view was far from the high standards that I expected in a  hotel.

Secondly Never have the hotel staff  heard such a ridiculous argument about some misunderstandings that I would like to clarify.

So I am sorry to say that under no circumstances will I recommend anybody to book a room in this hotel!
Thank you Rosi!

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Torquay Hotel Review
I must say that it hasn't been a pleasant experience at all. Firstly, not only the bath was THE BATH disgusting, it was also too small and shared with ANother customer! No sooner had I started complaining, the manager started shouting. Had I known the manager was going to be so rude, I wouldn't have booked a room in this hotel. His manners were totally out of place: so rude and impertinent!
I will never come back to this hotel, and If I were you, I would search for another place!
Thank you Cristina

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Negative online review

I have spent a few days at a hotel in Torquay and I am not very satisfied with the experience AT ALL.

First of all, the manager was very rude with TO me. I am an old lady and he was shouting AT me all the time, and I don´t know why. I was really polite! I am not The Queen;  however, I would like that everybody respect me EVERYBODY TO RESPECT ME

Secondly, I HAD booked A room with sea views and private bathroom however, nothing further FROM REALITY than this, I couldn´t see the sea and the bathroom was awful and small. The radio was the only thing THAT that’s worked perfectly.
Finally, the manager and the bellboy laughed AT me. I am not sure if it was because of my hearing aid or because I tried to get a discount.
My room was like a fridge, the bathroom looked like made for Mickey Mouse and I don´t talk AND THE VIEWS? NON-EXISTANT, TO SAY THE LEASTany more about views… All in all, I am absolutely disappointed, and I would like to advise (to) other touristS that it is not a good idea to stay in this hotel.
Carolina, a very interesting review. Thank you.

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Torquay Hotel review
I would personally complain about the Torquay hotel where I stayed last week.
First of all it was nothing IT FELL SHORT OF MY EXPECTATIONS  how I expected I didn´t like the room at all, the bath was very small
and nothing to said THERE IS NOTHING TO BE SAID about the view, it was JUST horrible I wasn´t be able to see nothing ANYTHING interesting.
Another thing that I didn´t like was THAT the radio wasn´t working propertly and that IT was very annoying
not only all of that but the manager had such a nasty attitude and he didn´t helped HE DIDN´T HELP me at all not even giving me a discount.
So, in conclusion I would no recommend this hotel and I would never come back.
Raul, you should have used at least two inverted sentences.

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Last holidays I stayed at Torquay hotel expecting to have a good rest, but that wasn´t exactly what happened. I would like you to know WHAT CAUSED MY DISSAPOINTMENT my disappointments.

First of all, I really dislike the views of my room. When I browseD the hotel web to book the room I selected one with stunning views and when I arrived they were fake.

Secondly, the room was very small, I expected IT to be bigger and more modern. Also the radio that was includeD inside my room didn´t work at all. It was a total disaster.

To top it off, when I askED for help and information the manager of the hotel that spoke with me was very rude and impolite. A very unpleasant person.

So in conclusion I would never visit this horrible hotel again.
Thank you Lucía.

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Last weekend I expected to have a COUPLE OF confy days in the hotel but unfortunately it wasn’t A PLEASANT experience at all. I feel absolutely dissapointed with the room.

What I dislike most was the view. I booked a room with view and to my astonishment I didnt saw DIDN´T SEE anything interesting.

Not only the bath was WAS THE BATH too small, also the room was cold and the radio didnt work. It leaves a depressing impression.

Moreover,  when I spoke to the manager he was very sarcastic and to be honest he should HAVE DONEdo more for an upset guest.
Thank you Elisabet. Revise inversions

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Torquay Hotel review

Last mounth  MONTH  I stayed at Torquay Hotel for a week and I would like to share my experience there.

Well, first of all, I booked for a room with a sea views and a big bathroom but it was not what I expected. Hardly had I go into the room BEFORE I realized that it was small, there was not a sea view and the bath was quite small. Not only was the room smal, but also it was ALSO cold.

Secondly,  never BEFORE had I spoken with SUCH an impolite manager, when I told him I WAS COMPLETELY DISSATISFIED my completed dissatisfaction and I asked for a reduction in the price of the room he did not agree with me and he started arguing.

They did not solve the problem so never again will I stay at this hotel.
Thank you Lorena

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Torquay Hotel review.

Last week I stayed at Torquay hotel for four days and I WAS completely disappointed with my accommodation there.

Not only is the hotel IN VERY bad conditions, but it´s also the bad treatment received. I WAS ALSO TREATED IN THE MOST APPALING WAY. Basically, I booked for a room with a bath and sea views. However, I got the impression that the bath was so small and there
isn´t AREN´T beautiful views there. Besides, the radio didn´t work and the room was ugly, too.

But what I can´t get over is that the owner was so unpolite IMPOLITE AND rude when I tried to asked ASK for a reduction. That is to say, ALL IN ALL, I don´t recommend to book there.

Never again will I come back to Torquay Hotel.
Thank you María.

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Hotel Room Review
Last summer I stayed two nights at a Torquay Hotel and I would like to share my opinion about this awful place.

Firstly, hardly had I entered to my room when I could see the interior view through the window. The problem is that I HAD booked a room with a view.

Secondly, never have I saw SEEN a smaller bath in a room, but not only was the bathroom small, the room was cold. Not until I asked to the manager about it did he turn on the heating.

For these reasons I felt obliged to ask FOR  a reduction. And of course, never again will I come back to this Hotel.

Well done Carlos. Check the tenses

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Last week I stayed at Torquay hotel, and I would like to share with you my deep dissatisfaction with this hotel due to the fact that the room, where I was accommodated, did not have the requirements agreed when I reserved it.

Basically, these were the main issues that I had.

I had been informed that I had my own bathroom; surprisingly it was extremely tiny. However, this was not my only problem; according to the website information I booked a room with an amazing sea views, not only WAS IT  did not it be IMpossible TO see the sea, but the views were also awful. AS as if this were not enough, I should have had a warm cosy room, nevertheless, the temperature was really unpleasant, it was pretty cold. In addition to this, the radio should have been available but unfortunately it did not work properly.

I am extremely upset due to  THE inadequate accommodation, I feel I am owed a  SOME FORM OF compensation for the inconvenience I have suffered, therefore, I have required a partial refund of THE accommodation costS, and I look forward to receiving a satisfactory reply from the management of the hotel.

In conclusion, obviously, never again will I book a room in Torquay hotel.

Well done Angela. Compensation is uncountable

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After two nights at THE Torquay Hotel, I would like to share with you the disastrous experience WITH YOU.
Hardly had I got into the room when I realized that it was cold, I would say frozen. Besides, I booked a room with interesting views, for instance, sea views; however, they were unpleasant and boring.
Secondly, the bath was too little and it didn't have a lock.
And to top it all, the radio didn’t work correctly.
I asked for a reduction in the price but the manager was so rude. Never have I seen such an inappropriate behaviour.
To sum up, everything made me depressed. I promised SAID TO MYSELF "Never again will I return to this hotel".
Well done Jesús. The last sentence should go in direct speech , if you used promised then the sentence would go: I promised never to return to this hotel

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I spent this long weekend at the Torquay Hotel for work and due TO THE FACT I hadn´t HAD much time to compare I booked this first one and god damn what a big mistake I made.

First, the room looks like the time HAD stopped two centuries ago. It seems creepy and rarely have I felt SO uncomfortable using a bathroom other than my own, which seemed like something out of the Psychosis FILM set and you can smell and see the humidities all over the roof.

It wasn't until I drew the curtains and THAT I could see an unpleasant scaffolding with its protective mesh covering me, perhaps the only thing that was worth it: the views.

So I asked at reception If there IT was possible to give me another one and  they answered me that part of the hotel are in works.WAS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION

So, if you have plans for this city try to avoid the Torquay Hotel and heal yourself in health.

Never again will I coming around RETURN TO this neighborhood in case  IF I have to return to this part of the country.

Thank you Jorge. Very interesting. Revise the difference IF / IN CASE.

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Hotel room review

Last month, I stayed in AT THE Torquay Hotel and I would like to share with you my bad experience WITH YOU. First, according  to my online reservation, the room was booked as "Four stars" accomodation. I would never consider it "Four stars" since not only was the room really cramped but also the furnishing was worn out and dirty. But that´s not all ! To my complete amazement, nobody at the hotel could speak Spanish so I had several misunderstandingS. Rarely have I come across such bad- mannered staff. Obviously, I´ll never come back to the Torquay Hotel.
Well done Toñi.

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After my stay at the Torquay Hotel, I would like to express my dissatisfaction and obviously not recommend it at all for several reasons.

Hardly had I arrived at the room when I realised that my stay was going to be a disaster.

Firstly, having paid for a room with sea views, not only were they invisible but also disappointing.

In addition to this, the bathroom was extremely small. Never before had I seen anything like that. Despite that, I decided to stay there.

However, to make matters worse, when I asked for the Manager to complain about the situation and, as a consequence, try to get a reduction, not only did I realise about his lack of professionalism but also bad attitude towards my deafness.

Having said that, ALL IN ALL never again will I return at TO the Torquay Hotel.
Well done Mar. Check the meaning of Havind said that (it is a contrast with what was previously said)

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Last weekend I booked one of the rooms in the Torquay Hotel. I haven't felt so disappointed hardly ever before.  HAVE HARDLY EVER FELT SO DISAPPOINTED BEFORE

No sooner has HAD I entered the room than I realized it didn't have the views I asked for. I had booked a room with SEA VIEWS views of the sea. Instead of that, through the window, there wasn't any chance of seeing the sea.

Not only the views were THE VIEWS disappointing but the bathroom was it too.
Not until I entered the bathroom DID I realized how small it was.
I couldn't imagine how I could I relaxed taking a bath in such a little bathtub.

Due to these aspects, I asked to meet the manager of the hotel. He was ill-mannered, so I was dissatisfied with the service too.

EvenTHOUGH I saw EXPRESSED my disappointment with the room I didn't receive a reduction in the price.

So, if you are looking for a room I won't recommend you to book it in this hotel.
thank you for your review Lucía. Check my corrections. I love the tone of your review

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Never BEFORE have I ever been STAYED in such an awful hotel. The services that are offered are not true at all. The room was cold, the bath was very small and the view was terrible. Honestly, you can't trust in the description on the website. Only when I arrived to AT the hotel did I realize my mistake by booking a room there.
Thank you Marta. Check my corrections

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Hotel Torquay review

Completely disappointing. It has been one of the worst hotels I have never  EVER been to. The description on its website isn´t true at all. Only when you arrive at the place do you realize that they are lying THE DESCRIPTION IS DECEPTIVE
Not only was the room so cold, but the bath was unacceptably small. In addition, the view was FAR FROM THE HIGH STANDARDS THAT I EXPECTED IN A HOTEL LIKE THAT n´t absolutely what one could expect. What is more, never have I meet HAD such a rude attention. In fact, the manager did MADE a very unfortunate comment about my loss of hearing LOSS, when I told him that the radio wasn´t working. I was so upset that I asked for a reduction in the price.
Thank you for your review, Cristina

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I would like to share with you my awful experience during my stay in the Torquay hotel.
I booked a room with private bathroom and sea viewS.
Not until I was inside the room, did I realize how tiny a bathroom could be. Besides, It was the most old-fashionED one I have ever seen.
In addition, It is not worth paying for a room with nowhere views NO VIEWS
The hotel staff were not polite enough. They spoke in very low voice to me. So that, (NO COMMA) I could not understand them. THEY SPOKE IN A VERY LOW VOICE SO THAT I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND THEM
No sooner, (NO COMMA) had I asked to speak with the manager, they started to speak in a load LOUD voice.
Despite my complainTs, I did not get a reduction. Accordingly, I do not recommend booking a room in this hotel.
Thank you for your review.

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Hotel room review

Last week I booked a room in Torquay Hotel. I ´m very disappointed with the service that I experienced.

Never before had I felt so cheated booking an accommodation. First of all, the bathroom was extremely tiny, not even a mouse could have a relaxing bath in that tub. Besides, THE hotel website offered wonderful views, but the only thing I could see through the window was an unfunny forest.

All in all, I decided to remain STAY, since it was getting dark and I didn’t feel like looking for another place to spend my holidays but I asked for a reduction.

Not only did they put my request off but also the owner´s manners were really rude, so never again will I come back to that hotel I don`t recommend you this awful place.
Thank you for your review. Remember accommodation is uncountable

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Review your stay at The Torquay Hotel.
I would like to advice WARN other clients about The Torquay Hotel. I booked a room and my experience wasn´t what I expected.
Only when I got to the hotel, did I realize how DISAPPOINTING the view from the room was.
BESIDES, Not only was the room cold, but the bath was also too small.
Given these circumstances I asked for a reduction.
Thank you for your review YOlanda. Remember to link your ideas with discourse markers.

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You have spent a few days at a hotel in Torquay. You are not very satisfied with the experience and decide to write a negative online review here.

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1.- Both in the article and in the video, it is shown that perhaps an education RAISING OUR CHILDREN AT AN EARLY AGE with too much contact with technology at early ages, MIGHT NOT BE couldn´t be so possitive as it can be thought AT FIRST SIGHT. They give some examples of schools and families that bet on more interactive education, instead of A tech-based one, and offer numbers that indicate that A modern system, full of computers and laptops, is not the most effective ONE.

2.- The main cons numbered are that the abuse of technology can cause distraction in children, and minimize their ability to solve problems by themselves. It can inhibit imaginative thinkings and interaction with other people.

3.- In my opinion, the principal advantage of using technology in class is that you can get a lot of sources of exercises and activities to do with children in a very short time, with no need to make photocopies or use so much paper. In addition, teachers can show images and videos to the kids that can ilustrate some things better than an explanation, or a picture on a book.

4.- In my way of thinking, the use of technology in class can be a great advantage if it is used in an accademic way, just to complete the teachers explanations, or used as a source of information. On the other hand, there are lots of activities that can be done without a screen, to develope artistic and communicative skills. Besides, life outside the classroom is SURrounded of BY computers and laptops, and FOR sure our children will not feel appart if they don´t use them in class. Generally speaking, I think that there is a clear benefit in the use of technology, if we use it with common sense.

5.- As a conclusion, for me the challenge is to use technology at schools as a tool for helping teachers with THEIR LESSONS classes. It would be a little nonsense to forbide it, as it is all around us. So, I would choose a balanced school in this aspect, and I suggest that the main point in  ON which we might SHOULD focus is in TO MAKE SURE OUR CHILDREN MAKE GOOD USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR SPARE TIME the  use that our children  give to technology at IN their spare time.

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- What is the main issue raised in the news article and the video?

The main issue is WHETHER TO USE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM OR NOT the lack of technology in some modern schools. There are special schools, where tech giant TECH companies’ employees’ children study, that try to use as less new technology as possible.

- What are the main cons of using technology in the classroom according to the video and the news article?

Well, there are quite a lot of cons, but the main ONES would be: It does not develop children’s imagination, it is a source of distraction; and despite being expensive, it does not HELP achieve better results (in academic marks). In addition, there is no human interaction, it generates anxiety and depression, and children are more inflexible when facing a problem and solving it.

- Can you think of any advantages of using technology in the classroom?
Yes, used in a good way it can be a great source of information. It could be nice to have a forum of international students where TO exchange ideas or even  idioms LANGUAGES. In fact, I believe there are some ways to use technology in an interactive way too, with specific programs. Finally, I think it can be useful to help to visualize some science, math or history lessons.
- Do advantages outweigh disadvantages or viceversa?
In my opinion, on the whole, there are more disadvantages with the impact of technology in studies (not only children’s studies). However, if we would be WERE capable of use USING technology in specific situations where it is needed and to avoidING distractions in and out the classroom, we will WOULD learn a lot more.
- Weighing up the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom,  would you choose a school that uses technology or one that shuns technology for your child?

Well, after reading this article, I think I will choose I would choose a “space free of technology”, I think the child will grow happier.
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1. The main issue raised in the video and in the article is the USE OF technology in schools and the main cons that they have for children who study with AN Ipad or computer.
2.  The main cons that they say MENTION are: The students that use very often tabletS or computerS VERY OFTEN tend to do worse than students who dont use them á lot.
Also they talk about the negative impact that the technology and social media has in the ON behaviour.
I think IT is very interesting to know that information because using technology it is not always positive.
3.  From my point of view i see a lot of advantages, for example the EASINESS facilities to search information, the innovation in school, the children have less weight in their bags, they learn other ways to study and do homework and also because technology is the future and they start learning about it.
4. The way i I see it, the use of technology in school have more cons than pros. I think the cons outweight PROS because if we talk about health is not very good for young people to start using technology very often.
5. Based ON  my personal experience i I studied in a school with technology and i prefer a school that doesnt include ipads or computers because we tend to use them more than seven hours per day and at the end of the study schedule my eyes were very tired and i had head pain HEADACHE.
I think we have to control the time CHILDREN SPEND USING of using this technologycal devices.
Thank you for your contribution Lucia

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Ángela Arribas
1-      The article and the video address the use of technology for kids’ education and upbringing, both highlight the negative effects that it could cause.
2-      As far as the main cons of using technology, first of all it is thought that High tech classrooms don’t provide any considerable development to students in the common CORE subjects. The use of technology causes a negative alteration in young people demeanour, besides it produces that PRODUCES UNCREATIVE AND UNDECISIVE pupils who usually use technology are not neither creative nor decisive. Digital devices even affect students motion, social skills, MENTAL ABILITIESthought capacity, and concentration. Last but not least, technology produces the loss of THE human aspect of teaching, and generates absent-mindedness during the class.
3-      From my point of view the main advantages are, firstly, technology makes learning more fascinating and enjoyable, in fact, it is easier to motivate our students using variety of resources available, secondly, we prepare our children for digital future, and finally, it allows a more efficient education, which includes personal attention for children.
4-      Personally I think that technology is an excellent tool for teaching, obviously, we must learn how to use it in order to take MAXIMISE the benefits of technology and minimizing the risks.
5-      In my view, we are living in the age of technology, as a result, we need to bring our kids up and educate them to deal with a digital future, technology is part of our life and we can’t ignore this, of course, a school that uses technology can provide our kids WITH the knowledge to manage technology for their own benefit.

Thank you for sharing your views on this matter

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The main issue raised in the news article and video is the use of technology in the education system at an early age. Furthermore, it discusses the possible negative effects that overuse may cause.

It is well- known that our development of humanity is associated with technological progress and its use. The fact is THAT IT SHOULD BE PUT TO GOOD USE put it in a good way, especially for BY the new generation, becoming one of the most controversial topics at the moment. The effect on socials skills, the development of anxiety, or the impact on child behaviour are some of the cons of using technology in the classroom. However, some advantages that have to take BE TAKEN into account such as the amount of information, the large sources of information, the variety of teacher’s recourses RESOURCES to teach…

In my opinion, the statement of saying yes or not to technological development in classrooms depends on ITS advantages and disadvantages. Nevertheless, IT is too early to know if the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. We have to study over some years if education will be improved or not. Even so, if I had children, they would go to a school that uses technology, because not only is technology part of our present but will ALSO  be also part of our future.

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We are in an era where children are growing up in a digital world, and it is quite importan to help them how to use technology in a correct way.
For that reason, the main issue raised in the video and in the article is how can influence for better or worse the use of technology by children during their childhood both at home and at school CAN INFLUENCE THEM IN A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE WAY

Using technology can affect children's creativity and social skills such as communication with others and it THEY can develop problems of concentration and behavior.

Even though everything seems to be cons, there is more than one advantage, first of all, technology allows students TO search for any kind of information, not to metion that they can develop skills in some programs or software that nowadays are very used.

Speaking of WHETHER advantages outweigh disadvantages or viceversa, in my opinion, it depends on how children use technology, there must be a balance between using it to learnt or to playing.

After all, If I had to choose a school I would choose one where children could have both ways of learning, because nowadays technology is becoming more and more important in our daily life. But, on the other hand, I think children need to know how to think, learnt, practice and solve problems by themselves, because it is the best way to remember what they are learning.
Thank you for sharing your views on this matter

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BLANCA MARTÍNEZ DE OPORTO 1.-The main issue, raised in the news article and the video, is the potentially negative impact of new technologies in young people and children, and how it affects their creativity, imagination and intectual and emotional development. 2.- The main cons is the disruptive behaviour associated with the use of mobile phones and tablets in classroom, but also in their dayly  DAILY routines. Now they eat, talk and sleep with a mobile phone in their hands. They have an anormal dependence it is like a drug for them.Another important disadvantage is that digital devices inhibit imaginative thinking and human interaction. 3.- One important advantage is his ITS use in class, this allows teachers to help students with access to resources and information in a fast and easy way. 4.-I think that advantages outweigh disadvantages but only if we use technology with moderation. 5.-After wighing up all the pros and cons of using new technologies in the class, I would choose a school with technology because we are in THE XXI century. However, I think it is important TO PROMOTE promotes FACE-TO-FACE human contact face to face and psychomotricity between children.
BLANCA MARTÍNEZ DE OPORTO
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Nacho Anton

1.- The use of the technologies and the ITS effects in children. From a school’s point view in the article and the video show   a Family and how the parents decided to educate their children limiting the use of tables AND smartphones. Because it is not the right time during theIR CHILDREN´S childhood.

2.- The negative impact of using technologies in the classroom. Basically, in the developed DEVELOPMENT of THEIR creativity in them. Students that use A tablet and A computer very often tend to do worse that those who use them moderately.

3.- In my opinion, the main advantage is the least weight they must carry on IN their backpack.  Anyway, technology giveS a wide of resources to work in class, A good example is English class.

4.- It is difficult to evaluate this question, due to THE FACT THAT there are different pointS of view, beliefs and convictions. According TO recent research SOME disadvantages ARE  raise: Addiction, Anxiety, Loss of social skills and rise in HIGHER YOUTH SUICIDE RATES teen suicide.

5.- Nowadays IT is difficult to find a School where don’t use technology IS NOT USED in primary school. In fact, they use digital board since kindergarten. A balance must be found between the benefits of technology and ITS minimizing risks, MINIMIZING THEM. Due to THE coronavirus PANDEMIC, this year, my daughter has started using a sort OF laptop instead of books and she has gone the worse marks in her academic background.

NIce ideas!. The example is always a good idea

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1- the use of technology in the classroom at an early age

2- Technology does not allow creativity to grow

3- With a tablet per studient, they have instant access to an encyclopedia that would occupy more than the school building.

4- Advantages outweigh disadvantages when we are talking about an early age, but the tables turn when children grow up.

5- The use of it would not have to something we have to allow or prohibit. (I DON´T UNDERSTAND)  Everything in excess is bad. I would choose a school that made responsible use of technology

Raul, congrats. It's a very good summary of the information contained in the video and the news article. YOur ideas are very well expressed

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Education has always been one of the most difficult questions in a society. How you educate children so there will be the future of it. THEY HAVE A BETTER FUTURE
Both in the article and the video show us one alternative to education. That methos METHOD is based on motivate to children MOTIVATING CHILDREN to increase their CREATIVE capacity about creativity, imagination and solve problems FOR themselves.
It's curious that in the article you can read that people who work in tech area don't want thsir childrean are  TO BE educated with technological devices like laptopS or tablets. Some reasons they mention are that children need to BE BROUGHT UP bring up using theIR imagination and not watchING their social networkS or using the technology to solve problems with a click.
Another disadvantages of using the technology in class is the lack of relationship with other students and the change of behaviour that children have when theY use the technology all the time.
But from my point of view it is a difficult and at the same time an interesting question because, What will it happen when a teenager useS the technology for the first time? Maybe THEY WILL HAVE A FEELING OF ANXIETY AND DEEP DEPENDENCY ON IT it produceS on their anxiety and a deep dependency because they haven't used the technology before.

In my opinion there must be a balance between people who think that technology must be compulsory in class and the people who is ARE against the use of technology to teach children at school. We must think in ABOUT the future of the children and all our efforts must be focusED on protectING them.

Fernando, thank you for sharing your views on this matter with us

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1. The main issue discussed IS about the overuse of technology in the education system.

2. One the one hand, the overuse of technology at schools could develop into socialization problems, lack of creativity and imagination. Furthermore, many students who use tablets and computers very often tend to do worse than those who use them moderately.

3. From my point of view, the use of technology in the classroom has a lot of advantages. For instance, you can use many sources of information and ways to teach (watch a video, search DIFFERENT WEBSITES FOR a biography...).

4. I believe that the use of technology has more advantages than disadvantages, but we have to MAKE do a correct use of it. It´s  essential to find the balance between the use and the overuse.

5. Well, this aN important and difficult discussion, but I think that I would choose a school with both. As I said before, the key is to find a balance BETWEEN the use AND THE OVERUSE of technology in the education system .
thank you Carlos!

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1 The main issue raised is the overstimulation that students are exposed to in terms of technology and the need TO of control that in education.
2 The main disadvantages are the following:First of all, students who use mobile phones and tablets in the classroom are more likely to developing DEVELOP disruptive social behavior. Secondly, children feel more comfortable in classrooms which are composed of natural wooden desks and plants than in classrooms with computers, tablets or digital boards.  Thirdly, there are some IS SOME research that claimS that students with an excessive use of technology are less social and this leads to a problem in terms of student’s future employability. According TO this last idea, a negative impact is related to the lack of interaction they have due to THE FACT THAT their time is completed using technology individually. Finally, the overstimulation than technology produces affects the student’s concentration in  ON learning tasks negatively.

3 There are three assertive aspects of using technology. On the one hand, it allows students and teachers to explore, work, consult and learn almost in real time and updated. Videoconferences, multimedia material, strategic navigation, real-time contact with people with different backgrounds can be activities which can help student’s training. On the other hand, the use of technology can create interactive and dynamic classes with amusing activities which can keep the attention of the children.

4 I don’t think so just for one reason: the actual use of technology in schools is inappropriate since teachers are not trained on it; children have everything done with hardly effort and, in ON many occasions it is used with younger children so that they are just distracted and behave well. This is not education, this is no communication, this is no interaction and children can just learn from each other, from the social relationship, from the cooperative learning, interactive learning. Therefore, I think the advantages are not enough if we do not get they THEM TO communicate, they TO help each other, SINCE they learn form the others and they love and respect their partners.

5 I would refuse any of them because I consider technology part of our society and daily life so, I think a proper use of it in the classroom is appropriate to stir THEIR interest, foster motivation, speed up the different process and activities, among others. However, I also consider relevant the real experiences, close to our environment in which students can manipulate natural things, taking advantage of their natural ability to explore, discover and play. Therefore, the perfect idea would be a combination of both of them, adapting to the educational needs of students.
Sandra, this is a very good analysis of both the article and the video. Good job

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The main topic of both articles are focused on how the use of technology for underage STUDENTS in the classroom and in their day by day can be influenced INFLUENCE them in their life and educational achievementS.
Regarding to the cons of the use of technology, the articles collect statements from various professionals that the wrong use of technology could affect A Child's social skills and develop mental disorders like anxiety.
However, not everything is so bad if you put it to good use. I mean, all the time that can be saved by copying the exercises, the weight of sometimes carrying books and which is also harmful for a child, and the saving of paper while contributing positively to the environment are good reasons
to use technological devices.
In spite of I´m didn't mention all the cons and advantages, in my personal view, I think we ought to look for a better way to educate and bring up our children. Should we be mere compulsive consumers of an educational ethic that questions the model from time to time, or should we start looking to relax the forms and think about what is necessary and what is dispensable? Is the time and educational programming of each curriculum our ally or should you just be one more spectator of this great factory?
I´m in favor of balance, but where is it? or which is it?
Maybe the comparison is awkward and freak but if you're hungry, do you eat to take away your hunger? Or do you eat compulsively without caring about the consequences?
Well done Jorge. I like the way you explain your ideas and your analysis of the video and the news article

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1. The main issue exposed on IN the video and news article is about how technology takes part on IN the education of young people. It also shows the main disadvantages that the use of it ITS USE has.

2. Both of them explain how technology affects the creativity of children, their development, and also their social skills.

3. Seeing the use of technology in the classroom as an advantage, we can talk about the facility of practicing the lessons using interactive games. Besides living in the age of technology, young people should learn how to use it to improve their TECH skills on it.

4. In my opinion there are more disadvantages than advantages.

5. Seeing the advantages and disadvantages of using technology at IN THE class, I’ll choose to FOR my children an school where techonology is not used.
Thank you for your contribution Lucía

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1. The main issue discussed in both the video and the article is whether or not the use of technology it's IS beneficial for children, especially if they're young. It focuses in ON the educational sphere, showing why IT is better to teach children without technological devices.

2. Firstly, the lack of ability to think outside the box, as well as solving problems. Also, it makes children to  expect the information instantly, without going through it with critical thinking. Secondly, the development of a disruptive behaviour is proven with Ipads and phones, considering the impact of social media (mEANING?).

3. Talking from my experience, I think that using technology in the classroom can be beneficial, because you develop skills (regarding certain programs such as Excel or Microsoft Teams for example) that you'll need when you're older, because it's what firms are looking when hiring employees. Also, being "native" in the Internet's world makes you to be always informed of your surroundings.

4. I reckon that this question it's IS kind of tricky, because I sincerely think that IT depends on the age we're talking about. I consider that a child needs to develop without the immense influence of the Internet. Then, at a certain age, you're able to define with critical thinking what's beneficial for you from what's not: that's when you should be able to browse all by yourself. However, I also think that living disconnected it's IS unfeasible nowadays.
well done Cristina. Be careful with double subjects
- I am a extracurricular tutor for a teenage boy who uses an Ipad in his high school. I must say that, in my opinion, introducing those devices as an obligatory tool to study was a mistake (even when it's becoming more and more popular) Making things easier for someone who already has a sense of responsibility it's IS totally fine; but at that age, they wont even take notes in class, because taking a picture it's IS enough. To sum up, if I ever have children, I would prefer a traditional school, because I believe that interaction is key to learning.
good job!

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1.     The main issue raised is that an Educational systems based only on the use of new technologies does not guarantee better results. Technology must be a tool among others, subordinated to the pedagogical approach, but never the core of the Educational system.

2.     One of the main cons of using technology in the classroom is that it inhibits imagination, human interaction and attention SPAN spans. Besides, it does not help to the development of creativity, a key skill in currently society.

3.     One of the advantages of the use of the technology in the classroom is that it raises THE level of digital literacy in our students, which is going to be as important as reading or writing in a traditional context.

4.     In my humble opinion, there is no choice. Technology is completely necessary in education. We have to find the right balance in its use as well as with any other education tool. That is to say, it depends on us that advantages outweigh disadvantages.

5.     Taking into account the information collected in the article, I think that I would choose a traditional school for my children, where they will get the chance to interact with more children than machines. Obviously, without ignoring technology which cannot be left aside.

Mar, I love your ideas and the way you express them

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1.- The main issue pointed is if technology is good, or not, for children and teens in the early stages of their education.

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1.- The main issue pointed is if technology is good, or not, for children and teens in the early stages of their education.

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2.- The use of TECH can affect the development of creativity, the THEIR ability to concentrate, THEIR behavoir and problem-solving SKILLS.
3.- Tecnology allows for virtual class attendance, when physical presence is not possible. The internet is an inexhaustible source of information. It is the largest librAry in the world.
4.- I belive that with the age-appropiate use, the advantages overweigh the disadvantages.
5.- Technology has come to stay. It is not the path, but It is an useful tool. So, if schools use it in a balanceD way, it should COULD BE worth it WHEN teaching students. Why not embrace it?
JA.
Thank you. Very interesting ideas. Check mistakes

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1. The main issue raised is the use of technology in BY SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN children who are in school age. The big question is if these children should use technology or not and it  ITS the use of it is good for them.

2. Technology can reduce their concentration and creativity. It can affect their social skills, anxiety and create addiction.

3. In fact, there are a lot of advantages of using technology. Children can look for information online that they don´t know. The can do some investigations  RESEARCH or they can reinforce their knowledge with activities and games online because there are a lot of resources online.

4. In my opinion, I feel that it is important to find a balance. Children can use technology because there are many resources and information which can help them but it is necessary to BE controlLED  by adults.

5. Without doubt, I would choose a school where my future children can develop this ability because technology is not the problem but the addiction and no LACK OF control.

Thank you María. Nice ideas

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1. In my opinion ,the article and video raised RAISE THE QUESTION OF how technology can affect to our youth. Especially if they start to use it too early .On the other hand, they  show the consequences of an overuse of technology in the education system.
2. The main cons could be  how this overuse prevents students developing core skills such as creativity and concentration.
3. Actually, if the technology is used as part of the curriculum,
we can't deny  the easy accessibility of resources and information.
4. I belived that , as long as , we use it in a approperiate way , advantages outweigh disadvantages.
5. Without a doubt I'll choose a school where my child could develop his ability to think by himself ,with or without tech.
Thank you Toñi. Very good ideas and beautifully expressed.

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1. The main issue that they speak is about the overuse of the technology.
2. IT Can have a negative impact on young people, like disruptive behaviOur, low problem solving skills and concentration.
3. Basically, technology can be useful in some moments. Moreover, it can be fun if its an option of learning.
4. In my opinion, disadvantages, otherwise we will continue using it without limits.
5. Actually, I would choose a school with both. But If I have HAD to choose just one I will WOULD prefer a school that shuns technology.
Good job Elisabet

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1. In my opinion, both tend to make us think of the challenge of not using tech for a long time at home and THEIR INTRODUCTION introduction it later in our schools.
Besides, it also says extra hours of using tech could become an addiction with bad consequents. CONSEQUENCES
2. Talking of technology in class, it carries us to analyze if we are not developing creativity, social skills and concentration.
3. Obviously, tech has advantages. In my opinion, the most relevant advantage is how helpful IT IS for looking for information.  WITH JUST A CLICK in a quick , you can visit CHECK different issues, periods of time, places, or discover people far away from you, in time or distance.
4.Some time ago, the challenge was introducing tech to our kids, but nowadays, they are fed up of it. That´s the point, when something is new for children, they are very motivated. But, tech is all around us and they are getting bored. Now they use it like robots.  All in all, I believe balance is the secret.
5. I don´t think that the solution is forbidden FORBIDING tech. Basically, teaching good habits is the key.
In other words, I would rather don´t NOT hide tech to FROM my kids. I prefer helping them to use it properly.

Very interesting ideas Carolina. Thank you for sharing them with us

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1. The main issue raised is the use of the tecnology BY for children in their lives and in school.
2. Using technology in the classroom can affect the intellectual, practical and creative development of pupuls.
3. Yes, for teenagers I think it can help them to look for some information.
4. I think a correct use of technology has more advantages than disadvantages, the important thing is to find the balance between the use and the abuse.
5. I would choose a school that shuns technology.
Good job Yolanda!

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Silicon Valley parents increasingly limit their kids' screen time

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1.- The main issue pointed is if technology is good, or not, for children and teens in the early stages of their education.
1.- The main issue pointed is if technology is good, or not, for children and teens in the early stages of their education.
2.- The use of TECH can affect the development of creativity, the THEIR ability to concentrate, THEIR behavoir and problem-solving SKILLS.
3.- Tecnology allows for virtual class attendance, when physical presence is not possible. The internet is an inexhaustible source of information. It is the largest librAry in the world.
4.- I belive that with the age-appropiate use, the advantages overweigh the disadvantages.
5.- Technology has come to stay. It is not the path, but It is an useful tool. So, if schools use it in a balanceD way, it should COULD BE worth it WHEN teaching students. Why not embrace it?
JA.
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The impact of the overuse and abuse OF technology on the youth and children but above all, the impact on the underage students in the classroom.

2.  With respect to the main cons OF using technology in the classroom according to the video is that technology could produce negative changes in the behaviour of the students. Apart from this, technology also leads to significant psycological and mental damages to the majority of students as for instance anxiety, adiction, a lack of creativity and loss of social skills.

3.  In my point of view there are also many benefits of using technology in the classroom such as encouraging students to a more active participation in the learning process such as for example using other online learning resources which also increases knowledge retention. In adition to this, many students can gain the skills they will need to be successful in the future and get a good job.

4. In my opinion advantages outweigh disadvantages as long as it IS makes MADE sensible use of technology. For this purpose, it is essential a PARENTAL control parental and the control of the education sector. Otherwise, the cons outweigh the pros.

5. Sincerely, it´s a difficult decision to make. I would choose a school that uses technology in spite of THE FACT THAT my son loves playing video games and I have to keep an eye on my son´s mobile phone use every day. Obviously, I would like to this school TO HAVE had a subject THAT WOULD TEACH about teaching the best practices to make responsible use of technology.

Rosi, well done! Good ideas and good instances of grammar and vocab

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1. The main issue discussed is if it is better for children to limited their time  TO HAVE THE TIME THEY SPEND with technology in their lives and in school  LIMITED.
2. Technology could affect children's creativity, their ability to think outside the box... Also,  they say that students who use tablets and computers tend to fail more than the children who don't.
3. Yes, it can be used to search for information and to do online activities.
4. In my opinion, the advantages are more important than the disadvantages.
5. I would choose a school that could balance both, because I think that technology is very important nowadays and is a constant presence in our lives.

Well done Marta! Thank you very much for sharing your ideas on this with us

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In the heart of Silicon Valley is a nine-classroom school where employees of tech giants Google, Apple and Yahoo send their children. But despite its location in America's digital centre, there is not an iPad, smartphone or screen in sight.

Instead teachers at the Waldorf School of the Peninsula prefer a more hands-on, experiential approach to learning that contrasts sharply with the rush to fill classrooms with the latest electronic devices. The pedagogy emphasises the role of imagination in learning and takes a holistic approach that integrates the intellectual, practical and creative development of pupils.

But the fact that parents working for pioneering technology companies are questioning the value of computers in education begs the question - is the futuristic dream of high-tech classrooms really in the best interests of the next generation?
Wearable technology in the classroom: what's available and what does it do?
A global report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggests education systems that have invested heavily in computers have seen "no noticeable improvement" in their results for reading, maths and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) tests. The OECD's education director, Andreas Schleicher says: "If you look at the best-performing education systems, such as those in East Asia, they've been very cautious about using technology in their classroom."

"Those students who use tablets and computers very often tend to do worse than those who use them moderately," he adds.

Other reports have raised concerns about the potentially negative impact of social media on young people, and the disruptive behaviour associated with use of mobile phones and tablets in the classroom is being examined in the UK.

Beverly Amico, leader of outreach and development at the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, explains that their approach uses "time-tested truths about how children learn best". Teachers encourage students to learn curriculum subjects by expressing themselves through artistic activities, such as painting and drawing rather, than consuming information downloaded onto a tablet.

For example, a typical lesson for fourth grade students might include learning about Norse mythology by making their own pictures of the stories, acquiring problem-solving maths skills through knitting or practising a modern language by playing a game of catch.

Amico insists that this more creative approach to education brings lessons to life and is far more effective than showing students a series of images on a screen.

"Lessons are delivered by a human being that not only cares about the child's education, but also about them as individuals," she says. "What do you remember as a child in the classroom? It is usually field trips, getting your hands dirty in a lab or a beautiful story. Those are the things that stay with you 50 years later."

Waldorf classrooms are also designed to make students feel relaxed and comfortable, with natural wooden desks and plants. The idea is to remove the distraction of electronic media and encourage stronger engagement between teacher and pupil during lessons.

Amico claims one of the reasons parents working in the digital industry are choosing a lo-tech, no-tech education for their children is that it teaches students the innovative thinking skills many employers desire. She adds that students weaned on technology often lack that ability to think outside the box and problem solve.

Sarah Thorne, head of the London Acorn school, also questions the assumption that limiting or removing the use of technology in class will have a negative impact on student's future employability.

Students under the age of 12 at the school in Morden, London, are banned from using smartphones and computers, and watching TV of films at all times, including during holidays. The school's ethos is of a "gradual integration" of electronic devices throughout the child's development with students allowed to watch television once they reach 12 years old and then only documentaries that have been previously vetted by parents. They cannot watch films until they are 14; the internet is banned completely for everyone under 16 - at home and and at school; and computers are only to be used as part of the curriculum for over-14s.

It may sound draconian, but Thorne believes taking a more considered approach to the use of technology in class allows teachers to help students develop core skills such as executive decision making, creativity and concentration - all of which are far more important than the ability to swipe an iPad or fill in an Excel spreadsheet. Besides, Thorne adds, much of the technology considered cutting edge today is likely to appear primitive in tomorrow's world.

"School is a learning journey and you want to make it as complex, rich and interesting as possible. The problem with instant information is that the ease with which you can get from A to B and find the answers doesn't reflect real life," she says.

"In terms of concentration in class, we tend to have very little chatting because they are engaged in their learning. Children at our school are very absorbed in their work and that's because we give them the space to do that."

Thorne claims feedback from students about the restrictions has been positive; younger pupils relish the opportunity to play and even teenagers who have transitioned from a mainstream school admit they are happier.

Restricting the use of technology is also a challenge for 21st century teachers, used to the easy accessibility of resources and information that the likes of interactive whiteboards and computers allow.

"It is hard work," admits Ian Young, a class teacher at Steiner Academy Hereford, where digital devices are only introduced into classrooms after students have reached secondary school age. Even then they have a limited role in learning. According to Sylvie Sklan, the school's chair of governors, this ethos is informed by a belief that digital devices inhibit imaginative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans and have no place in the education of young children. Again, children are encouraged to learn through play and artistic activities.

Young explains they keep attention by filling lessons with a mixture of different activities whether that's illustrating books or quiet reading.

"You definitely have to be a lot more creative in how you deliver a lesson," he says. "You have to work with your voice more, whether it is loud or quiet, to give them incentive. You need to make sure you keep them interested in what's coming next. That is the craft."

He adds: "Teaching is about human contact and interaction. I don't think we are doing children any favours by teaching them through machines at that young age."
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Tablets out, imagination in: the schools that shun technology

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Watch the video and read the article. Then, answer these questions:

- What is the main issue raised in the news article and the video?

- What are the main cons of using technology in the classroom according to the video and the news article?

- Can you think of any advantages of using technology in the classroom?

- Do advantages outweigh disadvantages or viceversa?

- Weighing up the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom,  would you choose a school that uses technology or one that shuns technology for your child?