Objective
Students will be able to create a flow chart using Prezi demonstrating research conducted on significant about the history of computer technology.
I can create a flow chart presentation 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 Prezi?
Prezi is a free online tool that allows you to create powerful & free presentations .
Step 1: Creating a Prezi Account
Go to Prezi and
Click on Log In (upper right corner)
Click on Google, to sign in with your Google Account.
You want to create a Student & Educator, Free, Basic account
Step 2: Creating a Flow Chart About the History of Computer Technology Using Prezi
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
the website below.
Getting Started
In Prezi, select Presentation, Start From Scratch
Name your Presentation: History of Technology
Select Anyone on the web, can see this presentation (this has to be selected in order to use the free version of Prezi)
Title: History of Technology
Subtitle: By: Your Name (First name only).
You will then need to click on the arrow next to Topic (upper left, green box) and select Planet Topic
Do this multiple times, until you have a total of 20.
Requirements
Your Prezi timeline presentation must have the following requirements:
Title: History of Technology
Subtitle: 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) Planet Topics, each labeled with the year and then zoomed in and creatively describing in detail specific events that occurred in history about Computer Technology (In your own words).
Each Planet Topic should be colorful and creative looking with different font styles, sizes and colors.
For each Zoomed in Planet Stack, you will also need to insert a picture that represents the specific event that has occurred in technological history. You should use Google to search for an image about each historical event. You will then just drag and drop the image into your presentation that represents that specific event.
Step 3: Sharing Your Completed Timeline Presentation
Once you are finished with your presentation, click on Share at the top.
Click on Create New Link
Type Your Name and click Create Link
Copy the link
Compose a new email.
Subject: Prezi Timeline
Paste the link to your Prezi in the body of the email.
Send the email to your teacher at maurusja@dhsd7.net