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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning could be fun and engaging with the aid of modern technology innovations like the so-called virtual world. The program is designed to educate children and at the same time, help them to experience life in the real world. But will this really help them be better when it comes to socializing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the short article below then express your thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.english-online.at\/society\/web-worlds\/virtual-worlds-for-children.htm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Do you think that virtual worlds really help children?
2. Are there any advantages to pushing children to engage in virtual programs? If there is, what are they?
3. What other form of technology can be considered useful in a child’s development?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

B2 – Upper Intermediate Learning could be fun and engaging with the aid of modern technology innovations like the so-called virtual world. The program is designed to educate children and at the same time, help them to experience life in the real world. But will this really help them be better when it comes to socializing? 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