12. Look through the information about digital learning from “Fast Lines at Digital High” by t. Michael Nevens. Think over the pros and cons of digital learning.

Today, with the help of computers and the Internet a lesson could be transformed from a one-way flow of information into an interactive process. Digital learning integrates technology, connectivity, and digital content into the curriculum. It helps students seek and use information in a creative way that gives both them and their teachers a new kind of educational experience.

Although digital tools may never wholly replace the textbook, they could supplement and enhance learning in almost all grades and subjects because they have certain dynamic characteristics that help students take an active part in learning. Students can explore subjects in greater depth. Moreover, because digital content is available in various formats, it can be tailored to student’s individual learning style. Students who learn visually can rely more on charts and video; those who learn analytically can use text and data.

Notes:

to integrate – объединять

creative – творческий

to supplement – дополнять

to enhance – улучшать

to be tailored = to fit

Answer the following questions:

1) What helps to transform a lesson into an interactive process?

2) Do you believe that digital tools may wholly replace the textbook?

3) Why can digital content be adapted to any student?

4) Do we use digital learning in our schools and universities?

13. Continue each piece by adding a few sentences.

1. Jane is a quick learner. (to have a good memory, to take notes, to enjoy practicing smth, to be witty and sociable, etc.)

2. I think Victor will do well in his exams. (to attend, to do a lot of revision, to make a careful study of smth, to improve)

3. I am sorry to say, Mike is an unsatisfactory student. (to miss classes without a good excuse, to be inattentive in class, never to do any preparation)

4. It isn’t much fun to try and catch up with the group after you’ve missed a lot of classes. (to be behind with/in, to feel inadequate, to have to cover a lot of material, to study on one’s own)

14. Work in groups. Many people believe that studying electronics is rather boring. Ask your partners if they think the same. Let them explain why they think so. Use the following formulas.

I suppose What I mean is

As far as I know I’d like to mention

To my mind No one can deny the fact that

I can confirm To sum up

15. Look through the information about student life at Grinnell College. Then look at the pictures below and say what extra-curricular activities bsuir offers to its students?

Student Life

Student Life at Grinnell has many aspects, in addition to coursework, which will enrich your experience here. We have an extensive Sports and Athletics program. We offer fun and enriching classes through our Experimental College. Student Affairs offers opportunities for students at Grinnell to become involved in the student government on campus. We also encourage students to study abroad, and have programs available in many countries throughout the world. Grinnell College offers a very rich and rewarding student life. Men's Tennis - Grinnell 7, Knox 0

Grinnell defeated Knox 7-0 on Tuesday.

Baseball - Grinnell Splits at 16th-ranked Central

The Pioneer baseball team split a non-conference doubleheader at Central on Tuesday.

Softball - Grinnell 4, Clarke 3

Grinnell defeated Clarke 4-3 on Tuesday.

Softball - Grinnell 4, Central 8

Grinnell fell to Central 8-4 on Tuesday.