Step2. Lead-in
As we know, science and technology is developing very fast and computers have become smaller and smaller. They have been used in many fields. So, the 21st century is the century of information technology What does it mean? Does information technology/ IT only mean things like computers? Of cause not. Actually, it means more than computers. Computers are just one kind of IT. What else do you know is part of IT?
(TV, radio, CD-ROM, DVD, books……)
Step3. Listening (SB)
1. Pre-listening: What are the changes brought by different forms of IT ?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of them ?
2. While-listening:
Go through the chart and make sure the students look at the chart before they listen to the tape. (This is to sharpen their attention and listen for the answers. This will also help them get the gist of the text.) Then Listen to the tape and finish filling in the chart. (If necessary, play the tape for several times.)
