Keyboarding Project

Topics to Be Researched

• Evolution of the Computer

• Pioneers of the Modern Computer

• Impact of Technology on the Workplace

Assignment Due Dates1st Six Weeks

• Research your assigned topic, prepare a rough draft of your findings, cite your resources

2nd Six Weeks

• Create your PowerPoint storyboard from your research

3rd Six Weeks

• Complete and submit your PowerPoint slide

Evolution of the Computer

Beginning to 1959

1960-1979

1980-present

Pioneers of Technology

1940’s1950’s1960’s1970’s1980’s1990’s

Impact of Technologyon the Workplace

ArchitectAutoworkersMilitaryReal estateDoctor/nursePilot/airline industryPolice

Grading Specifics1st Six Weeks

Research your assigned topic using at least one Internet source and one book source (Alabama Virtual Library)

Rough draft to be between 1 and 2 pages (to be turned in)

Resources cited in MLA style (Citation Machine)

Grading Specifics2nd Six Weeks

Design your PowerPoint slide using the Slide Planning Sheet (to be turned in)

Requirements: Title, bulleted facts, picture/graphic, animation, background, notes for oral commentary (PowerPoint in the Classroom)

Grading Specifics3rd Six Weeks

Open a blank presentation slide and input your information from your Slide Planning Sheet (PowerPoint in the Classroom)

Criteria: Visual/oral presentation, sources, attractiveness, requirements, mechanics, content, organization, and originality

In ConclusionYou will be instructed at the beginning of

each six weeks as to what is required by the end of the six weeks.

You will be taught/refreshed on the skills necessary to accomplish each portion of the assignment.

You will be able to access this instructional presentation (as well as the finished class product) from my web page as a learning tool.