1. Look at the slideshow of robotic toys. Which would be your preferred gift and why?
2. In groups draw three large circles on a sheet of A3. You have 5 minutes to write down firstly: possible uses of robots, secondly: possible drawbacks, and thirdly: questions it would be useful to answer about robots.
3. Read the extract about robots as carers. Does this answer any questions? Does it raise any additional questions?
4. Do you agree with this statement: "I would be happy to be cared for by a robot"? Take a sticky badge and indicate how you feel about the statement by writing ++ (if you completely agree) + (if you are fairly happy with it) ? (if you really don't know) - (disagree) or -- (disagree strongly).
5. Now find someone with views different to your own and try to persuade them of your view. You must also listen to theirs. If one of you changes their view, take a new badge, label it, and swap partners.
6. Plenary: what types of arguments made you listen most? Is it possible to make ethical judgements without discussion? Who is responsible for establishing ethics on an issue such as this?
7. Watch the clip: Robot Teacher. Will machines ever replace teachers?
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