The Evolution of the Computer

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"From Here to Technology"
Computer Essentials Project
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Topics to Be Researched

• Advances in Technology(beginning 1960s)(1970s
  present)
• Pioneers of Technology(beginning 1960s)(1970s
  present)
• The Effect of Technology on the Workplace and
  Society(agriculture, manufacturing, medicine,
  warfare, transportation, communication, education)

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Assignment Due Dates

• August 28 October 23
• Research your assigned topic, prepare a rough
  draft of your findings, cite your sources
• October 26 November 30
• Begin and submit your one PowerPoint slide

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Advances in Technology

• Beginning to 1960s

• 1970s to Present

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Pioneers of Technology

• Beginning to 1960s

• 1970s to Present

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The Effect of Technologyon the Workplace
Society

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Medicine
• Warfare
• Transportation
• Communication
• Education

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Grading SpecificsAugust 28 October 12

• Research your assigned topic using at least 2
  sources (one of the sources must be from the
  Internet but both sources can be from the
  Internet) (Alabama Virtual Library)
  (www.avl.lib.al.us/)
• Report must have 1 margins, be double-spaced,
  word count of 350-650 words (see Report Grading
  Rubric in Schneider folder on T-drive)
• Sources cited in MLA style (Citation Machine)

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Grading SpecificsOctober 26 November 30

• Open a blank presentation slide and input your
  information (PowerPoint in the Classroom)
• Requirements Title, bulleted facts,
  picture/graphic, background (can be watermark),
  sources as hyperlinks, notes for oral commentary
• Criteria Visual/oral presentation, sources,
  attractiveness, requirements, mechanics, content,
  organization and originality

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In Conclusion

• You will be instructed at the beginning of each
  section as to what is required.
• 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.

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Good Luck!
Have Fun!