Rhetoric, Technology, and the Future
Abstract
This quarter-long (eight week) unit plan will cover the power and influence of technology in the lives of the modern-day teenager. Throughout the unit, students will be asked to think retrospectively in order to reflect on their own use of technology, as well as to explore researched information on the role technology and innovation have played on past and future generations. Students will utilize technology in their research, projects, speeches, and reflections throughout the unit. Teachers are equipped with a multitude of resources to facilitate important discussions surrounding the topics in the unit.