Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Android. Please consider the following:
- What is your favorite smartphone brand and why do you prefer it?
- Have you ever used an Android device? If so, what features do you like most about it?
- How do you think smartphones have changed the way we live and communicate?
- What do you think are the most significant advantages and disadvantages of using an Android device?
- Have you heard about the history of Android and how it became the world’s most popular mobile operating system?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How does the image relate to the topic of Android and its history?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the history of Android and its significance in the smartphone industry.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/android-how-google-conquered-the-smartphone-industry/. Pause the video at the following strategic points and discuss the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What were the challenges faced by Andy Rubin in the early years of developing Android? How did he overcome them?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: What was the significance of the Open Handset Alliance in the development of Android? How did it contribute to the success of the operating system?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: What are the key features and benefits of Android that have contributed to its mass-market adoption and high market share?
Key Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:
Review the key vocabulary related to Android, including terms such as “open-source,” “carrier monopoly,” “fragmentation,” and “Internet of Things.” Practice using these terms in context and complete the vocabulary quiz to assess your understanding.
Focus on the grammar aspect by reviewing the use of the past perfect tense in the context of the activity. Complete the grammar quiz to practice using the past perfect tense correctly.
Conclusion:
Reflect on what you have learned about the history and development of Android. Consider the following questions:
- What are the most significant factors that contributed to the success of Android?
- How has Android impacted the smartphone industry and our daily lives?
- What do you think are the future developments and challenges for Android?
