Risk Check �for New Tech

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADE 10

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Essential Question

What privacy risks do new technologies present, �and how do we decide if they're worth it?

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Learning Objectives

Identify important benefits and privacy risks that new technologies present.

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Decide whether or not the benefits of new technologies outweigh their privacy risks.

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Create a compelling video that argues for or against using a new technology.

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Location services

KEY VOCABULARY

When companies collect information about you based on your online behavior

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LISTEN + DISCUSS

As you listen, capture notes on any key points that stand out or questions that come up.

Listen: The Business of Selling Your Location (three clips)

• 0:00–0:35
• 7:50–12:32
• 14:07–15:15

"THE DAILY," NEW YORK TIMES, 12/10/2018 (6 MINS.)

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ACTIVITY: CHECK THE TECH

In your group, review at least one of the resources from each group. For each resource, click the icon to open the link. As you review them, consider the question: Do the benefits of this technology outweigh the privacy risks? Capture your ideas in the Notes Tracker.

Directions

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ACTIVITY: CLASS DISCUSSION

Do the benefits of these technologies outweigh the privacy risks? Why, or why not?

Directions:

1. Close your computer halfway.
2. Track the speaker and practice active listening.
3. If you need to refer to your notes, check your screen quickly and then close it halfway again.

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ACTIVITY: SMARTER HOME?

Choose one of the smart products mentioned in the Resources (Amazon's Echo, Google Home, or one of the home appliances), and use Flipgrid or another video-discussion app to record a video where you persuade others to either use or not use the product. Although you are arguing for or against the product, make sure to address both the benefits and the risks in your video.

Directions

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