4.3 The Internet
3 min read•june 18, 2024
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Kallie Hoffman
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Kallie Hoffman
The Internet and Its Social Impact
Today, the internet has invaded every aspect of our lives. People use the internet to shop, to research, for entertainment, for communicating, and so much more... It has made the world seem smaller by allowing people to be more connected. But, for all its advantages, there are serious consequences involved in the rise of the internet and our increased dependence on its use.
+++ Social Consequences
- Effective communication using email and text-messaging services
- Improves business interactions, stimulating the economy and increasing revenue
- Best information QUICKLY
- Interchange of ideas and materials among all people, but especially researchers, doctors, scientists, etc.
- Access to millions of different sources (documenti, riviste, libri)
- - - Social Consequences
- People become too obsessed with their screens- Sacrificing quality time with friends + family
- The rise of social media platforms has led to dangerous addictions as well as a decrease in body confidence and self-esteem
- Not everyone has the same amount of access - creates a divide between people
- Easy availability of illegal or inappropriate materials (*Unit 3 - counterfeiting)
Strive for Five Vocab 🔑🔑
- - to surf the web
- - to download
- - email message
- - website
- Il cellulare - cell phone
- Le cuffie - headphones
- - to be connected (online)
- - to be online
- - laptop
- - to use technology
- - instant message
- - to communicate
- - Password
The Internet and Education 🖥️ 📚
Internet usage is becoming more popular among younger populations, and people are seeing the need for technology to achieve success in the job market. So, many schools are starting to integrate more digital platforms and assignments into their buildings and curriculum.
Italy is a little behind the United States in that educators recognize the importance of learning how to manage technology, but are still hesitant to make the transition from a traditional school to a digital school...
*La Scuola Digitale - un luogo in cui la tecnologia viene utilizzata frequentemente durante il giorno
*La Scuola Tradizionale - un luogo in cui non c'è tecnologia e tutto è ancora completato con carta e penna
Scuola Digitale
- +++- Sono gli strumenti del futuro- Permettono alle studenti a lavorare nei gruppi con le loro compagne 👩🏼🤝👨🏻- È importante che gli studenti si sentano a proprio agio con la tecnologia- Possono accedere a più fonti in meno tempo
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- - - I dati mostrano che gli studenti non imparano anche il materiale- È usato nelle scuole private - ingiusto nei confronti dei bambini nelle aree a basso reddito- Le persone sono ossessionate dallo schermo
- - - I dati mostrano che gli studenti non imparano anche il materiale- È usato nelle scuole private - ingiusto nei confronti dei bambini nelle aree a basso reddito- Le persone sono ossessionate dallo schermo
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Scuola Tradizionale
- +++- Stimolano le aree del cervello specifiche- Migliorano la creatività- Aiutano con la memoria e la concentrazione- Molte persone preferiscono la sensazione di scrivere ✏️
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- - - È vecchio e antiquato- Non prepara gli studenti al futuro
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Strive for Five Vocab 🔑🔑
- - to upload
- Scaricare - to download
- - to print
- - program
- - to report
- - to be shared
- - irreplaceable
- La scuola digitale - techno school
- - pros and cons
- - teacher
- - to feel at ease, to feel comfortable
- Comporre - to compose
- Funzionare - to work, to function
- Registrare - to record
Key Terms to Review (20)
Caricare: Caricare means to upload or load. It refers to the action of transferring data or files from a local device to a remote server or platform.
Comunicare: Trasmettere informazioni, pensieri o sentimenti ad altre persone attraverso il linguaggio verbale o non verbale.
Denunciare: Denunciare means to report or accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.
Essere condiviso: Essere condiviso means to be shared, usually referring to sharing something online or with others.
Essere connesso/a: Being connected refers to the state of being able to access and communicate with other devices or networks, usually through the internet.
Essere in linea: Being online means being connected to the internet and actively using it for various purposes such as browsing websites, streaming videos, or communicating with others.
I pro e i contro: This term refers to the advantages and disadvantages or the positive and negative aspects of a situation or decision.
Il (computer) portatile: The laptop is a portable computer that can be easily carried around and used on-the-go. It typically has a built-in screen, keyboard, touchpad/mouse, and battery power source.
Il docente: A docente is a teacher or professor who instructs students in a specific subject.
Il messaggio istantaneo: Una forma di comunicazione digitale in cui i messaggi vengono inviati e ricevuti immediatamente attraverso applicazioni come WhatsApp, Messenger o Telegram.
Il programma: Il programma translates as program in English. In Italian language learning context, it usually refers to computer programs or software applications that perform specific tasks on electronic devices.
Il sito internet: A website that can be accessed through the internet, containing various web pages with information, images, videos, and other multimedia content.
Insostituibile: Insostituibile means irreplaceable, indicating that something or someone cannot be substituted or replaced easily.
L'e-mail: L'e-mail (abbreviazione di 'electronic mail') è un sistema di comunicazione elettronica che consente agli utenti di inviare e ricevere messaggi digitali attraverso Internet.
La password: A password is a secret combination of characters (letters, numbers, symbols) that allows access to a computer system or an online account.
Navigare in rete: Navigare in rete significa utilizzare un browser per visitare e interagire con siti web su Internet.
Scaricare: Scaricare means to download. It refers to the action of transferring data or files from a remote server or website to your own device.
Sentirsi a proprio agio: Sentirsi a proprio agio means feeling comfortable or at ease in a particular situation.
Stampare: Stampare means to print. It refers to the process of reproducing text, images, or documents on paper using a printer.
Usare la tecnologia: Utilizzare dispositivi e strumenti tecnologici per svolgere attività quotidiane come comunicare, lavorare o divertirsi.