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“Technology” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Importance of Technology

1. Why is technology important in your life?
2. What do you think of the future of technology?
3. What is the role of artificial intelligence in the world?
4. What do you think about online education?
5. What is the best use of technology?

II. Technology and Daily Life

6. Do you think that technology will improve our lives?
7. Can you trust artificial intelligence to make decisions on your behalf?
8. What’s your favorite piece of technology?
9. Where do you think technology will take us in the future?
10. How are you using technology to learn English?

III. Understanding Technology

11. What does the word “technology” mean?
12. What is the difference between technology and science?
13. What is the difference between technology and engineering?
14. What does it mean to use technology to solve problems?
15. Is there a difference between artificial intelligence and natural intelligence?

IV. Artificial Intelligence

16. Can you describe three different examples of artificial intelligence?
17. Is it possible to create an artificial intelligence that is more intelligent than humans?
18. What is technology?
19. What’s the difference between a computer and a mobile phone?
20. Is there a difference between hardware and software?

V. Hardware and Software

21. What are some examples of hardware?
22. What are some examples of software?
23. How do you know if something is “smart”?
24. What do you think will happen to technology in the future?
25. How did technology change the world?

VI. Benefits of Technology

26. What are the benefits of technology?
27. What is a technological society?
28. Does technology affect our lives?
29. Are you a technophobe or technophile?
30. What are the four main parts of a computer?

VII. Technology Through Time

31. What are some of the ways that people use technology today that they didn’t use back in pre-historic times?
32. What are some of the new technologies that people use today that weren’t available even 10 years ago?
33. Give three examples of how technology has changed our lives in a positive way.
34. How has technology affected communication?
35. What technology do you think is the most important for students?

VIII. Social Media and Technology

36. How has social media changed the way we connect with others?
37. Do you think social media is good or bad for society?
38. What is your favorite social media platform?
39. How often do you use social media?
40. What do you like to share on social media?

IX. Technology in Work

41. How has technology changed the workplace?
42. What tools do you use for work?
43. Do you think remote work is better with technology?
44. What skills are important for using technology in your job?
45. How do you stay updated with new technology in your field?

X. Technology and Health

46. How can technology help with health care?
47. What health apps do you use?
48. How has technology changed the way we take care of our health?
49. Do you think technology can help prevent diseases?
50. What is telemedicine?

XI. Future Technology

51. What new technology are you excited about?
52. How do you think technology will change in the next 10 years?
53. What technology do you think will disappear in the future?
54. How can we prepare for future technology?
55. What role will robots play in our lives in the future?

XII. Technology and Environment

56. How does technology help the environment?
57. What are some eco-friendly technologies?
58. Do you think technology can solve environmental problems?
59. How can we use technology to save energy?
60. What is your opinion on technology and pollution?
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