-NiE ,
14 JUNE 2017
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INTERMEDIATE The savvy consumer
AS technology advances, it changes the way we communicate, learn and shop! In recent years, we see more and more people buying clothes, groceries and toys online. While some think this is a good idea, others think it’s dangerous, and takes the fun out of shopping. For now, only a small percentage of people shop online, and shopping malls are still booming. As online shopping becomes more popular, could shopping malls go “extinct” one day? 11street predicts that existing online shoppers will continue to buy more frequently while current non-online shoppers may start to explore e-commerce in the next 12 months. Based on the results of the survey, 17% of the respondents said they had not shopped online before and 85% expressed interest in seeking out e-commerce services. – StarMetro, Feb 16, 2017
Activity
Think-pair-share
Critical thinking ● Identify
Problem solving
● Reason
● Oral
● Question
Discuss with your partner: 1. Do you think online shopping is a good idea? 2. Have you ever bought something online? 3. Do your parents shop online? What do they usually buy? 4. Can you name an online site where you can buy the following items?
Communicating
Collaborating
● Written
● Contribute respectfully
Food Clothes Electronic items Toys Tickets (movies, theme parks, etc)
NiE Activity 1
NiE Activity 2
Critical thinking ● Identify ● Reason
● Measure ● Organise
Communicating ● Oral
● Written
● Listen
Example
Communicating
● Imagine
● Connect ● Brainstorm ● Invent
● Contribute respectfully
In pairs, look in The Star for at least six products that you would buy. These could be in the form of pictures, advertisements, or text. Think about which of these items you would buy online and which of these you would rather buy from a physical store. Cut them out and paste them on a sheet of A3 paper. Give reasons for your choice.
Online shopping
Creative thinking
Collaborating
● Oral
● Written
Collaborating ● Listen
● Contribute respectfully
When was the last time you did some spring cleaning at home? Do you have some old toys or clothes that you don’t need anymore, but are still in good condition? It hurts the environment when we just throw things away. What about selling them online? There are a few websites and applications that allow you to sell things online such as Carousell, Mudah.my and Lelong.my. Imagine that you’re going to sell your unwanted items on one of these websites. In groups of four, set up your own online store and create at least four postings – one for each item. Describe it in as much detail as possible. Do this activity on a sheet of A3 paper.
Offline shopping
Name of online store:
Paste your picture here
Paste your picture here
Item: Price: RM
Item: Price: RM
Condition: Brand new / used Description: Size: Any defects?
Condition: Brand new / used Description: Size: Any defects?
Seller:
Seller:
Display your postings around your classroom and go “shopping”! Draw a heart on three things you would buy. The store with the most hearts is the winner! Note: Please get your parents’ permission before trying to sell anything online, and don’t sell your family members’ things without their consent!
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