I just wanted to give you all a heads up about the final project for our class. The description is below. Let me know if you have any questions: alissa.renner@willistonstate.edu
Choose a topic related to technology in society. Create a 5 minute power point about that topic. Include details such as prominent people, pros and cons to society, how it will affect the future, and anything else you think we would be interested to learn about your topic. Be creative and professional with your presentation. You may work in groups of 2 or 3.
Things to cover...
- brief history of topic
- prominent people (2-4)
- current update of this technology
- future plans for advancement
- analyze the effect the development of this technology has had on society (pros/cons)
Create a fun handout (quick facts, word search, etc.) to give to the class after your presentation.
Topic approval - 5 points (Post topic and group members to blog by May 1, you can't chose a topic that has already been posted by another group)
Information - 25 points
Handout - 10 points
Presentation - 20 points
Total - 50 points
Presentation date: Wednesday, May 14th @ 9 AM (Location TBA)
***Post your topic and group members to this blog as well as two links to important information you will be using for your presentation.
Cell Phones. Group members: Me, Myself, and I. Unless Joe wants to join up.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.hongkiat.com/blog/evolution-of-mobile-phones/
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/10-awesome-future-phone-concepts/#!FIbya
Hey Paul, can I be in your group ? I wanted to do cell phones too, we can work together, what do you say ?
DeleteYeah, of course. Just shoot me a text, 7015706214. I'll be at the college tomorrow from 10:00 to 2:00.
DeleteTopic: computers
ReplyDeleteGroup Members: me
http://www.livescience.com/20718-computer-history.html
http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/
Topic: GPS/ Navigation
ReplyDeleteGroup Members: Dakota and I
http://rachelgreenberg.tripod.com/id12.html
http://www.centertech.org/the-impact-of-gps-systems-on-daily-life.php
Topic: The change in conversations
ReplyDeleteGroup: me
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/31/tech/social-media/facebook-changes/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone#Early_commercial_instruments
Topic: Celebrities and Technology
ReplyDeletePartner: Rebekah Fetzer
http://elitedaily.com/money/rich-and-savvy-the-15-celebrities-who-invested-in-tech-startups/
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2014/03/05/celebrities-technology-mix/#/slide/gwyneth-paltrow-752744649
Topic: Wireless Tehcnology
ReplyDeleteGroup: Joe, Stormy, and me
http://www.ctia.org/your-wireless-life/how-wireless-works/wireless-history-timeline
http://www.wirelesshistoryfoundation.org/wireless-history-project/wireless-history-timeline
Topic: Access to the Internet
ReplyDeletePartner: Elizabeth
http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-540-77086-2_18
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/opinion/internet-access-is-not-a-human-right.html?_r=0
Topic: sports gear/clothing
ReplyDeletePartners: Nick! Ali and I
http://www.scienceclarified.com/dispute/Vol-1/Have-technological-advances-in-sports-such-as-tennis-golf-and-track-and-field-supplanted-the-athletic-achievements-of-the-participants-in-those-sports.html
http://www.icis.com/resources/news/2008/08/04/9144388/latest-materials-improve-sportswear-performance/
Topic: Fitness Apps
ReplyDeletePartners: Myself
http://www.mensfitness.com/life/gearandtech/the-top-10-fitness-apps-for-2014/slide/5
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/05/06/310136269/most-fitness-apps-dont-use-proven-motivational-techniques
Topic: Facebook app
ReplyDeletePartners: Myself
http://www.inc.com/christine-lagorio/facebook-big-goals.html
topic: Ipads
ReplyDeletepartners: trey,myself,and Tahjee
http://techland.time.com/2012/04/12/video-heres-how-ipads-are-made-at-the-foxconn-factory/
music players:
ReplyDeleteMyself
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-evolution-of-music-players
Gopro silver Edition:
ReplyDeleteMyself
http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero3-silver-edition
http://www.cnet.com/products/gopro-hero3-plus-silver-edition/
This is my Technology Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF2GLisqq1I&list=UUagZj72qSq3-AKtR4o3UDsA
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