Mindomo: History of Computer Technology

Objective

• Students will be able to create a flow chart using Mindomo demonstrating research conducted on significant about the history of computer technology.                                                        

I can create a flow chart demonstrating the research that I conducted about the history of computer technology.

METS

• CI.2- Create a project using a variety of applications and formats.

• CI.1-Apply common software features to enhance communication with an audience and to support creativity.

• CI.3- Illustrate a content related concept using a model, simulation or concept-mapping software.

• RI.1- Use a variety of digital resources to locate information.

• DC.4- Discuss possible societal impact of technology in the future and reflect on the importance of technology in the past. 

What is Mindomo?

Mindomo is a free online tool that allows you to create mind mapping and brainstorming diagrams.

NOTE: You may create a maximum of 3 Mind Maps for Free, using Mindomo.

Step 1: Creating a Mindomo Account

• Go to Mindomo 

• Click on Sign Up (upper right corner)

• Click on Google in the lower right corner (shown below), to sign in with your Google Account. 

•  Select Allow if prompted. 

• Select Student when prompted.

• Select Blank Mindmap

Step 2: Creating a Flow Chart About the History of Computer Technology Using Mindomo

Computer technology has advanced very quickly over the years. The term “computer”

originally referred to people. It was a job title for those who did repetitive work

with math problems. The first programmable digital computers were invented in the

1940s. They were as big as living rooms and were about as powerful as modern day

calculators. The PC, or personal computer ,  became prominent in the 1980s. Today 

computers are used for every thing imaginable, and the future of computers is 

guaranteed to bring many changes to modern society. For this assignment, you are 

going to be creating a flow chart, describing the history of computer technology. 

Your flow chart should be creative and have at least 20 events that occurred in 

computer technology history.  To research these events in history you may choose 

to research The History of Computer Technology on your own and/or may use one 

or all of the websites below.

1.Timeline of Computer History

Getting Started

• In Mindmo, select Create 

• Title: History of Technology By: Your Name (First name only).

• Select Blank Mind Map 

• Click Create

Requirements

   Your Mindomo mind map presentation must have the following requirements:

• Title: History of Technology By: Your Name (First name only) along with a picture.

• Your title should be bigger than the rest of the font sizes in your presentation.

• A minimum of 20 (you can always have more) connected bubbles, each creatively describing in detail specific years and events that occurred in history about Computer Technology (In your own words).

• Each popple and connector in your flow chart should be colorful and creative looking with different font styles, sizes and colors.

• For each Popple insert a picture that represents the specific event that has occurred in technological history. You should use Google Images withing Mindmo, to search for an image about each historical event. You will then just drag and drop the image into your mind map that explains that specific event. 

 Step 3: Sharing Your Completed Mind Map

• Once you are finished with your mind map, click on Share in the upper right corner. 

• Type in my email address in the box labeled Enter Email Address to Share...maurusja@dhsd7.net  

• Click Share & Save (bottom right corner)