1、Unit 4 Information TechnologyViewing WorkshopPrinted books or Digital booksIs this the end of printed books?Watch Part 1 : Tick the information that is mentioned or implied in the video.What is the speakers opinion on printed books?1. Presentation is more important than content.2. Printed books are
2、expensive and not easy to carry.3. Peoples attention spans are too short for the complex ideas in printed books.4. People want to know the latest news about pop stars, instead of learning about the past.5. Printed books cannot meet peoples various reading interests.6. The market for printed books is
3、 dying. Watch Part 1 againWork in groups of fourWith questions, watch Part 1 againLearn and share we find that holding books feels quite strange its not true that I dont keep up with trendsGroup Work:Presentation is more important than content.Are the bold words related to printed books or digital b
4、ooks? its just not true that I read a lot and enjoy learning I dont care and you should never think I am obligated to care for the environment and its sustainabilityB. Peoples attention spans are too short for the complex ideas in printed books. Length of timeHaving duty to doDo you agree?Complicate
5、dC. People want to know the latest news about pop stars, instead of learning about the past. you need to acknowledge my values whats important to me is what celebrities are wearing and it doesnt matter much to me what Gandhi did last centuryrecogniseAre the bold words related to printed books or dig
6、ital books?D. The market for printed books is dying. if we like your brand well endorse you on social media on our mobilessupportDo you agree?Has the speakers opinion changed?Watch Part 2Watch Part 2Advantages of printed books*Advantages of printed books*People are still interested in stories from t
7、he past.*People still read a lot of books.*People like the way books feel in their hands.*People like to read books.*Its not true that people have short attention spans.Printed books are outdated and dull.Holding books feels quite strange.People want to keep up with trends.Presentation is more impor
8、tant than content.Peoples attention spans are too short for complex ideas.People are not obligated to care for the environment and its sustainability.People care more about what celebrities are wearing instead of what Gandhi did last century. Find out the “secret” to presenting two different ideas on the issue in a very special way. The end of print books is here. Books are outdated and dull. No longer can it be said that We like to read.Thank You
