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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