What is a Computer? PART 2
For this portion of the unit, you'll work collaboratively to create a graphic that illustrates your understanding of computer components and their functions.
TEKS 3 (D) process data and communicate results. ISTE 7bStudents use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.7c Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
HARDWARE MINI POSTER
COLLABORATION
You will be WORKING TOGETHER to create a mini poster using Google Drawings that explains a bit about the hardware that you and your team are learning about. Here is the template you will use.
The Leader will make a copy, and name it correctly (TA_Color-Your Hardware-Leader's Last Name) Then that person will share it with the other team members. That person will also coordinate the duplication and submission to Google Classroom of the finished assignment for everyone in the group. MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE DOCUMENT WITH THE TEACHER!
GRAPHIC DESIGN
The Artist is in charge of choices regarding font, and colors. Don't forget about using Coolors for color palettes! Yfind a suitable image for the mini-poster. You must also make the QR code of the video explainer and insert it into the project, Here is an explainer on how to make the QR code. Note: You may want to shorten your URL at Tiny URL first. Shorter URLs make better QRs.
RESEARCH
The Researcher will find a reliable source and write three plagiarism-free, revised and edited sentences about the topic. Here are three really good sites to get started: CGF Global's Computer Basics, Tech Target, and Computer Hope.
Next. they'll create a citation use Google Docs Citation Tool. Place your research and citation into the group's Google Drawing project.
VIDEO EXPLAINER
The Filmmaker needs to have a phone or other device with a camera for recording in order to make an explainer video about the topic. It can be a live video or an animation. You can use any software or app that you like to create and edit your video. It needs to be about one minute in length. The fillmmaker will upload the video to their Drive or to Flipgrid, and share the link with the artist so they can make a QR Code. Make sure you make your sharing settings so that anyone with a link can view.