WATCH AND TALK
INSTRUCTIONS: Watch the video. Then talk in small groups. Take
notes. Be ready to share your answers and ideas with the whole class.
- This group of people isn’t playing a game, but they are trying to pass a message along from one person to another. But what happens?
- Why is it funny?
- When could this kind of miscommunication be a real problem?
- Have you also had this problem with voice recognition, such as with Siri or Alexa? Can your phone or computer understand you? Why or why not?
RESPOND
INSTRUCTIONS: Use your notes to respond to the discussion below.
1. This group of people isn't playing a game, but they are trying to pass a message along from one person to another. But what happens?
2. Why is it funny?
3. When could this kind of miscommunication be a real problem?
4. Have you also had this problem with voice recognition, such as with Siri or Alexa? Can your phone or computer understand you? Why or why not?
Sample Answer
✔ The game of "Telephone" shows how easily a message can change as it passes from person to person. This happens because people may misinterpret or forget parts of the message. It is funny because the final message is often completely different from the original. However, this kind of miscommunication can be a serious problem in real life, especially in emergencies. For example, if a 9-1-1 operator misinterprets information, it could be dangerous. Voice recognition like Siri also sometimes misunderstands what I say because of accents or background noise.
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