Objective
Students will be able to create a flow chart using Bubbl.us demonstrating research conducted on significant 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 Bubbl.us?
Bubbl.us is a free, web based program that allows you to brainstorm and easily create professional-quality flowcharts.
Step 1: Creating a Bubbl.us Account
1. Go to Bubbl.us
2. If you have an account Sign In
3. If you don't have an account, click on Create Account
**WRITE DOWN YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD SO YOU DON'T FORGET IT!
Step 2: Creating a Flow Chart About the History of Computer Technology Using Bubbl.us
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 15 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.
Animated Timeline of Computer History
Getting Started
1. Click on the shape(s) that you want to use in your flow chart.
2. You can select different skins (on the left side bar) to get either Classic or Fresh shape styles.
3. To connect your shapes, use the connectors on the top tool bar.
Requirements
Your Bubbl.us flowchart must have the following requirements:
A bubble that contains the title of your Researched Topic (i.e. History of Computer Technology).
Your title should be bigger than the rest of the font sizes in your Bubbl.us
A minimum of 15 (you can always have more) connected shapes, each creatively describing in detail specific years and events that occurred in history about Computer Technology.
Each shape and connector in your flow chart should be colorful and creative looking with different font styles, sizes and colors.
Step 3: Saving & Exporting Your How To
When you have completed your History of Computer Technology flow chart, click on the arrow to the right of Save and select Save As in the upper right corner.
Give your flow chart a title (i.e. History of Computer Technology)
Click on Export , Select JPEG->Export
In the lower, left corner a download box will pop up. Click on the arrow on the right side of the box and select Open
Once the JPEG image opens, Click on File-> Save As and save the .jpeg image of your Bubbl.us to your My Pictures folder.
Step 4: Adding Your Bubbl.us to Your Electronic Portfolio
As part of your final grade you MUST like your How To Bubbl.us to your Electronic Portfolio.
To link your Bubbl.us to your Electronic Portfolio follow the directions below:
Log into your Electronic Portfolio
Click on New Page (at the top of your portfolio)
Name Your Page: History of Computer Technology Bubbl.us and click Create
Once on your History of Computer Technology Bubbl.us page, click on Insert-> Image-> Choose File
Locate your Bubbl.us file and click Open
Click OK.
Center and size your image
Click Save (top right of your page)
Click on the More button (top right) and select Edit Site Layout
Click My Links on your Sidebar on the left side of your website.
Select Add Page
Locate your History of Computer Technology Bubbl.us page and select it.
Click OK, OK, Close