Technology Collaboration Project

Technology Collaboration Project:
Exploring Technology Together

Project Overview:

You will work in groups of 2 to 5 to explore one exciting area of technology. Your task is to research, create a digital project, and present your findings to your classmates. This project will allow you to work as a team, share ideas, and learn how technology is transforming our world.

Project Guidelines:

• Group Size: Each group will consist of 2 to 4 students (depending on the number of students in class).

• Collaboration: You’ll work together to research your chosen theme, create your project, and prepare for the final presentation.

• Project Duration: You have 7 to 10 days to complete the project.

• Presentation: At the end of the project, your group will present your work to the class. Each presentation must clearly show what you learned, what you created, and how it connects to your chosen theme. Your final presentation must include at least one main digital product (depending on your project requirement) and one creative element.

You may choose one of the following presentation formats, in addition to your project requirement:

🎓 Main Digital Products (Based on your Project Requirement):

• Interactive Website – Create a site with sections explaining your topic using visuals, text, and links.

• Canva Slide Deck or Infographic – A polished, visual presentation of your research and ideas.

• Blog or Journal Series – Multiple blog entries or a digital journal exploring your topic in depth.

• Scratch or Roblox Demo/Game – An interactive or animated demonstration showing your topic in action.

• Video Clip, Skit, or Mini Documentary – A short, engaging video explaining your topic with real-life examples or simulations.

• Podcast or Audio Presentation – A scripted discussion, interview, or PSA-style segment related to your topic.

• Digital Comic Strip or Poster – A creative visual format to explain and reflect on your topic.
  
  

🎨 Creative Enhancements (Add at Least One):

• Interactive Quiz (Kahoot, Google Forms, etc.)

• 3D Model or Smart City Simulation (Tinkercad, Minecraft, Roblox Studio)

• Virtual Robot Prototype or App Wireframe

• Flowchart, Timeline, or Glossary

• Character Storyboard or Behind-the-Scenes Video

• Real-Life Interviews or Testimonials (recorded or written)
  
  

💡 Pro Tips: [IMPORTANT!]

Before you begin:
✔️ Check the rubric that matches the theme you’ve chosen! It tells you exactly what Mrs. Salem is looking for.

🎤 Presentation Tips

• Make your presentation engaging, informative, and original.

• Clearly explain your research using real-world examples.

• Use creative methods to showcase what you’ve learned — think beyond just reading slides!

• Bring your project to life with visuals, narration, and strong teamwork.

📚 Academic Integrity

• Include a section where you list and properly cite all your sources (Title + Link + Date Accessed).

• Make sure you paraphrase information in your own words.

• Avoid plagiarism — give credit where it’s due!

🧠 Reflection Section

• Share what your group discovered

• Talk about challenges you faced

• Explain what you would do differently next time

🖼️ Slide Design Guidelines (if using slides):

• ✅ Use a large font size so everyone can read easily

• ✅ Don’t overload slides with text — keep it short and clear

• ✅ Include lots of images, graphics, and visuals to make it more engaging

• ✅ Use consistent colors and fonts

• ✅ Keep animations simple and minimal

• + Check the Slide Design Rules for a Great Presentation [CLICK HERE}

Themes to Choose From

1. Emerging Technologies [Rubric]

• What to explore: Research cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), quantum computing, or blockchain.

• Project requirement: Create an interactive website explaining these technologies and how they may shape the future + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

• Emerging Tech Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

[Sample project about AI: Click HERE]

🔍 What to Explore

Step into the future by exploring emerging technologies that are changing the world as we know it! Your group will research powerful innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Quantum Computing, or Blockchain. Understand what these technologies are, how they work, and why they’re important for the future of education, business, entertainment, medicine, and more.

📚 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• What the technology is and how it works (e.g., how does AI "learn"?)

• Where it’s used today (examples in daily life, industry, or research)

• How it might be used in the future

• Benefits and challenges (security, ethics, accessibility)

• Real-life examples or companies using this tech (e.g., ChatGPT, Oculus, Ethereum)

💡 Ideas:

Choose one or propose your own:

• Interactive Website: Create a site with pages for different technologies, each with explanations, videos, and infographics.

• Canva Slide Deck: Present your topic visually, with bold images, diagrams, and real-life examples.

• Mini Documentary or Video: Interview people, add visuals, and create a short film introducing an emerging technology.

• Scratch or Roblox Demo: Build a simulation showing how AR, VR, or AI might be used in everyday life.

• Infographic Poster: Use Canva or another tool to design an informative and eye-catching poster about one emerging tech.

🌟 Inspiration Examples

🔸 Website Example

“Tech of Tomorrow” – Each page explains one emerging technology with GIFs, embedded videos, and a glossary.

🔸 Canva Slides Example

“Meet the Machines” – Slide deck explaining how AI works in YouTube recommendations, smart speakers, and cars.

🔸 Scratch Demo

“VR School Adventure” – A simulation showing how virtual reality could be used in future classrooms.

🔸 Infographic Poster

“Blockchain Explained” – Bright infographic with real-world uses of blockchain in finance, art (NFTs), and security.

🔸 Roblox Studio Demo

“AR Playground” – A futuristic playground where interactive objects appear through an augmented reality headset.

2. Cybersecurity and Online Safety [Rubric]

• What to explore: Learn how to stay safe online, protect personal information, and understand why cybersecurity is essential in today’s digital world.

• Project requirement: Develop a video clip that educates students and families about online safety, password protection, and avoiding cyber threats + Post the Video Clip on a Website that you create for the project + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

• Cybersecurity Project Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

[Sample Project: Click Here]

🔒 What to Explore

Every time we go online, we leave a digital trail—so how do we stay safe? In this project, you'll learn how to protect personal information, avoid online threats like scams and viruses, and understand why cybersecurity is a major issue for everyone—from students to schools to big companies. You'll also explore how to help others (like your family and classmates) make smart online choices.

🔍 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• What is cybersecurity, and why is it important?

• Types of cyber threats (viruses, phishing, identity theft, scams)

• How to create strong passwords and use password managers

• Safe online habits (privacy settings, not oversharing, avoiding sketchy links)

• Social media safety and cyberbullying prevention

• The role of antivirus software, firewalls, and two-factor authentication

• Real-life examples of cyberattacks and what can be learned from them

💡 Ideas: 

Choose one or suggest your own:

• Create an Infographic or Poster using Canva to teach others how to stay safe online

• Record a Video Clip or Skit showing how someone falls for a phishing scam—and how to avoid it

• Make a Cyber Safety Quiz using Google Forms or Kahoot for your classmates

• Design a Comic Strip showing a character learning about online safety

• Create a Website or Blog Post Series for students and families with weekly tips on cybersecurity

• Scratch Animation demonstrating a cyberattack scenario and how it can be prevented

🌟 Inspiration Examples

🔸 Infographic

“The Password Puzzle” – A colorful Canva poster showing how to build a strong password and keep accounts safe.

🔸 Video Skit

“Don’t Click That Link!” – A fun student video where one character falls for a phishing email, and another explains what went wrong.

🔸 Kahoot Quiz

“Are You Cyber Smart?” – An interactive game with 10 questions about safe internet habits, with fun facts between rounds.

🔸 Scratch Animation

“Cyberbot Saves the Day” – A short animation where a robot teaches a student how to recognize a fake website and stay safe online.

🔸 Comic Strip

“Social Media Secrets” – A story in comic form showing the consequences of oversharing personal info online—and how to fix it.

3. Digital Citizenship & Ethics [Rubric]

• • • What to explore: Understand the responsibilities of being a good digital citizen, including online etiquette, ethical behavior on social media, and managing your digital footprint.

    • Project requirement: Create a video series or blog that teaches the importance of digital citizenship, online ethics, and the impact of our online presence + Post the Video series or blog on a Website that you create for the project + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

    • Digital Citizenship Project Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

🌐 What to Explore

Being online comes with big responsibilities! In this project, you’ll explore what it means to be a responsible digital citizen. This includes using respectful communication, understanding ethical behavior on social media, and knowing how to manage your digital footprint. You’ll learn how our online actions affect others and how to build a positive online presence.

🔍 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

- What is digital citizenship?
- Online etiquette: communicating respectfully and responsibly
- Ethical behavior on social media
- Protecting personal information and respecting others’ privacy
- Understanding and managing your digital footprint
- Avoiding cyberbullying, trolling, and spreading misinformation

💡 Ideas:

- Create a video series with tips for being a good digital citizen
- Write a blog or digital journal sharing lessons on online ethics
- Design an interactive infographic that shows do’s and don’ts online
- Make a Scratch animation that teaches kids about digital footprints
- Record a mock podcast episode on digital drama and how to handle it

🌟 Inspiration Examples

- **Video Series:** “Digital Do’s and Don’ts” – Skits teaching how to be kind and smart online.
- **Blog Post:** “Why Your Digital Footprint Matters” – A student shares tips for managing your online image.
- **Infographic:** “Think Before You Post” – A flowchart that helps students decide if they should share something.
- **Podcast:** “Clicks and Consequences” – A fictional interview with someone who learned a hard lesson online.
- **Scratch Animation:** “Pixel Learns Online Manners” – A cartoon teaching young kids about online kindness.

4. Technology for Social Good [Rubric]

• What to explore: Investigate how technology can be used to solve global issues such as poverty, access to education, and healthcare.

• Project requirement: Design a campaign (website and video clips) that use technology to address a specific social issue, such as increasing access to clean water or improving education in underserved areas + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

• Tech for Social Good Project Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

🌍 What to Explore

Technology isn’t just about gadgets and games—it can change lives. In this project, you'll explore how technology is being used to tackle global challenges like poverty, education access, clean water, disaster relief, healthcare, and more. You’ll investigate how innovators are using apps, websites, robotics, artificial intelligence, and other tools to make the world a better place—and dream up your own ideas, too!

🔍 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• What is a specific social issue you want to focus on?

• How has technology already been used to address this issue?

• What kinds of tech (apps, devices, software, platforms) are involved?

• What problems still need solving?

• How can your group use tech tools to raise awareness or propose a solution?

💡 Ideas:

Choose one or create your own:

• Create a Campaign Website that educates others about an issue and proposes a tech-based solution (real or imagined)

• Design a Short Video or PSA (Public Service Announcement) that introduces the issue and explains how tech can help

• Make a Digital Poster or Infographic highlighting global problems and tech responses (like drones for medical supply delivery)

• Build a Scratch or Roblox simulation of a social innovation in action (e.g., a robot helping in disaster zones)

• Create an app prototype or wireframe (using Google Slides or Canva) to solve a social problem

🌟 Inspiration Examples

🔸 Infographic

“Tech That Saves Lives” – Poster showing 5 ways tech is used for good: mobile clinics, disaster drones, water filters, learning apps, and solar lights.

🔸 Video PSA

“Clean Water for All” – A short skit showing a town without clean water and a tech-based solution (like LifeStraw or solar-powered purifiers).

🔸 Website Project

“Code4Education” – Student-made site proposing a free coding app for rural schools, with blog posts and data visualizations.

🔸 Scratch Simulation

“HealthBot Rescue” – Game where a robot delivers medicine across a flooded area. Teaches about drone use in emergencies.

🔸 App Prototype

“FoodBridge” – Slides showing the design of an app that connects food donors with shelters and families in need.

5. Digital Footprint [Rubric]

• What to explore: Investigate the concept of a digital footprint and how your online actions can impact your future, including privacy, security, and reputation.

• Project requirement: Design a video that helps students understand how their digital footprint is created and offers tips on managing and protecting it. You could also develop a social media awareness campaign focusing on the long-term impact of online behavior + Post the Video on a Website that you create for the project + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

• Digital Footprint Project Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

👣 What to Explore

Every photo you post, every comment you leave, and every app you use contributes to your digital footprint—your online history that can last forever. In this project, you’ll explore what a digital footprint is, how it’s formed, and how it can affect your privacy, security, future reputation, and even college or job opportunities. You’ll also discover smart ways to manage and protect it.

🔍 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• What is a digital footprint?

• The difference between active and passive digital footprints

• How social media, websites, and apps collect and store your data

• Why your digital footprint matters for your future

• How to build a positive online reputation

• Tips for protecting privacy and being aware of what you post

💡 Ideas:

Pick one or more:

• Design an Infographic that explains how digital footprints are made and tips to manage them

• Create an Interactive Quiz or Flowchart that helps students understand the effects of online actions

• Develop a Social Media Awareness Campaign for your school (posters, slides, or video)

• Make a Video or Animation showing the long-term consequences of careless online behavior

• Build a Scratch simulation where players make online choices and see how it affects their future

🌟 Inspiration Examples

• Infographic: “Think Before You Post” – A colorful, visual poster showing what leaves a digital trail and how to clean it up.

• Interactive Flowchart: “Should You Post It?” – A "yes/no" decision-making chart about posting on social media.

• Video: “Your Future Boss is Watching” – A student-made skit showing how social media affected a job opportunity.

• Scratch Game: “Online Choices Challenge” – Players make decisions about posting or commenting and see how it changes their footprint.

• Social Media Campaign: “#PauseBeforeYouPost” – A series of slides and posters with daily online safety tips for middle schoolers.

6. Green Technology & Sustainability [Rubric]

• • • What to explore: Study how technology can help protect the environment and promote sustainability.

    • Project requirement: Create a website that showcases green technologies like solar energy, electric vehicles, or smart homes, and how they help reduce our carbon footprint + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

    • Green Tech & Sustainability Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

🌱 What to Explore

Climate change and pollution are big global challenges—but technology can be part of the solution! In this project, you’ll explore how green technologies are helping to protect the planet. You'll learn how innovations like solar panels, electric vehicles, wind turbines, smart homes, and recycling tech are helping reduce pollution, save energy, and support a sustainable future.

🔍 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• What is sustainability and why is it important?

• How do green technologies work?

• How do they reduce carbon emissions and conserve resources?

• Real-world examples (companies, cities, or inventions using green tech)

• Benefits and challenges of using green technology

💡 Ideas:

Choose one or propose your own:

• Create a Website that showcases different green technologies

• Make a Video PSA (Public Service Announcement) that teaches people how to reduce their carbon footprint using tech

• Create a Virtual Smart Home Tour showing eco-friendly features like solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and recycling systems

• Design a Scratch animation where a character chooses green choices and earns eco-points

🌟 Inspiration Examples

🔸 Website Example

“Go Green, Stay Clean” – Website with sections on solar energy, EVs, and smart homes. Includes videos, fun facts, and quizzes.

🔸 Video PSA

“Green Tech = Bright Future” – A student-created commercial that shows a before-and-after of a city using green tech vs. not using it.

🔸 Scratch Animation

“Eco-Hero’s Day” – A game where players make green choices like turning off lights, riding electric scooters, and planting trees.

🔸 Canva Slide Deck

“The Future is Solar” – Slide deck that explains how solar energy works, where it's used, and how it saves money and the planet.

7. Game Design and Development [Rubric]

• • • What to explore: Learn the basics of game development and how games are created, from coding to storytelling.

    • Project requirement: Use platforms like Scratch or Roblox Studio to create a simple game that others can play, and showcase your development process. Use a Canva Infographic to showcase the process + Post the game and infographic on a Website that you create for the project + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

    • Game Planning Worksheet: Click Here

    • Sample Projects: Click HERE and see below

What to Explore:
Dive into the exciting world of game creation! In this theme, you'll explore how games are developed—from the first idea to the final product. Learn about storytelling, character design, level creation, coding logic, and user experience. Understand the different roles involved in game development, such as game designers, developers, artists, and testers.

You’ll also examine the purpose of games—are they just for fun, or can they also teach, raise awareness, or help solve problems?

Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• Game genres (e.g., adventure, puzzle, simulation)

• Basic coding principles (loops, conditionals, events)

• Storytelling and game mechanics

• Game development tools (Scratch, Roblox Studio, or others)

• The player’s journey and how to make a game fun and engaging

• Importance of testing and debugging

Ideas:
Choose one of the following or come up with your own (with teacher approval):

• Create a Simple Game: Design and build a playable game using Scratch or Roblox Studio. It can be an adventure game, quiz, maze, or obstacle course. Make sure it has a clear goal, rules, and progression.

• Behind-the-Scenes Presentation: Document and present your game development process—brainstorming, coding, designing, testing, and refining. Include screenshots or video clips of your work in progress.

• Story and Character Showcase: If your game includes a storyline or characters, share how you developed them. What inspired your characters? How does the story unfold through the game?

• Game for a Cause: Create a game that teaches something or supports a cause (e.g., saving the environment, cyberbullying awareness, healthy habits). Explain the message behind your game.

Final Product Could Include:

• A playable game link

• A visual walkthrough (slides, video, or Canva infographic)

• Reflection on what you learned and what challenges you faced

Learning Goals:

• Understand the process of game design and development

• Practice collaboration and problem-solving

• Apply basic coding and digital design skills

• Reflect on how games can entertain and educate

🎮 Student Game Examples (Inspiration)

🔸 Scratch Game Example:

“Save the Ocean” – A game where the player guides a fish to clean up trash while avoiding predators. Includes sound effects, score tracking, and facts about ocean pollution.

🔸 Roblox Studio Example:

“Cyber Safe Obby” – A fun obstacle course where each level teaches a tip about online safety (e.g., "Don't share your password!"). Players answer a question at the end of each stage before moving forward.

🔸 Scratch Game Example:

“Healthy Habits Quest” – A platformer where players collect healthy food and avoid junk food. At the end, it shows tips for healthy living.

🔸 Roblox Studio Example:

“Maze Escape VR” – A 3D maze where players need to find keys to unlock doors. Includes leaderboard and timer functionality.

8. The Future of Transportation: Smart Vehicles and Drones [Rubric]

• • • What to explore: Discover how technology is transforming transportation through innovations like self-driving cars, electric vehicles, and drones.

    • Project requirement: Present a digital project (website + Scratch animation, Roblox studio animation/game, or blog) that explains how smart vehicles and drones work, their potential societal impact, and how they contribute to a greener future + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

    • The Future of Transportation Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

[Sample Projects: Click HERE and/or HERE]

🚀 What to Explore

Technology is changing how we move from place to place—and fast! In this project, you’ll discover how innovations like self-driving cars, electric vehicles (EVs), and drones are reshaping transportation today and in the future. You’ll explore how these technologies work, what challenges they face, and how they could make transportation safer, faster, and better for the planet.

🔍 Key Concepts to Research and Include:

• How self-driving cars detect obstacles and make decisions

• How electric vehicles (EVs) work and how they help reduce pollution

• Types of drones and what they are used for (delivery, rescue, farming, filming, etc.)

• Safety concerns, regulations, and ethical considerations

• How smart transportation can reduce traffic and emissions

• Future ideas: flying taxis, hyperloop, drone highways

💡 Ideas:

Pick one of these or come up with your own:

• Create a Website explaining how drones and smart vehicles work, with visuals and fun facts.

• Make a Scratch Animation showing a self-driving car navigating a city or a drone delivering a package.

• Record a Video or Podcast where your group acts like future inventors pitching a smart transportation solution..

• Build a Model or Simulation using Minecraft, Tinkercad, or Roblox Studio showing a smart city with drone ports and EV charging stations.

🌟 Inspiration Examples

🔸 Scratch Animation

“Delivery Drone Race” – A cartoon-style animation showing two drones racing to deliver packages. Highlights benefits like speed and zero emissions.

🔸 Website Project

“Future Wheels” – Student-created website with sections on EVs, self-driving cars, and a quiz at the end. Uses images, GIFs, and student-recorded voiceovers.

🔸 Roblox Simulation

“Smart City 2040” – A Roblox city where drones deliver groceries, electric cars auto-charge, and there are no traffic lights—just smart sensors.

9. Robotics and Automation [Rubric]

• • • What to explore: Investigate how robots and automation are used in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and even in our homes.

    • Project requirement: Create a video that showcases real-world applications of robotics and their potential to change the future + Post the Video on a Website that you create for the project + Add a Creative Enhancement from the list above.

    • Robotics Project Planning Worksheet: Click HERE

    • Sample Projects: HERE and below

Part 1: Research on Robotics & Automation

Students will choose one of the following industries to investigate:

1. Manufacturing & Industry:

   • How are robots used in factories? (e.g., assembly lines, car manufacturing, food packaging)

   • What are the advantages of automation in production?

   • Examples: Tesla’s robotic arms, Amazon’s warehouse robots

2. Healthcare & Medicine:

   • How do robots assist doctors, nurses, or surgeons?

   • What types of medical robots exist today?

   • Examples: Da Vinci Surgical System, robotic prosthetics, exoskeletons, telepresence robots for remote healthcare

3. Home Automation & Daily Life:

   • How are robots making our homes smarter?

   • What common home devices use automation?

   • Examples: Robot vacuums (Roomba), smart assistants (Alexa, Google Home), robotic lawnmowers, AI-powered kitchen devices

Part 2: Create a Presentation

After completing their research, students will create a digital presentation (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, or a video).

Presentation Must Include: ✅ Title Slide – Industry Name & Students' Names
✅ Introduction – What is automation and how does it work?
✅ Real-World Examples – Include at least three examples of robots in their chosen industry.
✅ Impact on Society – Discuss the benefits and challenges of automation.
✅ Future Predictions – How might robots evolve in this field in 10-20 years?
✅ Engaging Elements – Images, videos, or interactive elements (quiz, discussion question).

Part 3: Optional Hands-On Activity

Design a Virtual Robot Prototype
Students who want an extra challenge can design their own virtual robot that could help improve one of these industries using:

• Tinkercad (for 3D modeling)

• Scratch (for basic animations)

• Google Drawings (for simple sketches)

Bonus: Explain how the robot works and what problem it solves.

Project Requirements

1. Research:

   • Work together to research your chosen theme.

   • Gather information, data, and multimedia (videos, images) to support your findings.

2. Create Your Project:

   • Your project should have a website to be used as a base + another digital resource (as required: video clips, infographics, or others) that explore your theme.

   • Ensure your project is interactive, informative, and engaging for your classmates.

3. Collaboration:

   • Work with your classmates during computer class when possible.

   • Use online tools to work with your team members when outside school, if possible.

   • Collaborate effectively to create a polished final product.

4. Presentation:

   • At the end, your group will present your project to your classmates.

   • You have to use a website + Canva infographics/slides, or videos to present your findings.

Project Timeline

• Day 1: Form groups, choose a theme, and start researching.

• Days 2-5: Continue researching, start creating your digital project, and collaborate regularly.

• Days 6-7-8: Finalize your project and practice your presentation.

• Day 9-10: Present your project.

Grading Criteria

• Collaboration (25%): Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration with your group members.

• Research & Content (25%): Show thorough research and understanding of your chosen theme.

• Creativity & Engagement (25%): Make your project creative, engaging, and interactive for your audience.

• Presentation (25%): Deliver a well-organized, clear, and informative presentation.

Rubrics: Additional Considerations

• Timeliness: Project was submitted on time (5 points deducted if late).

• Effort & Participation: Individual effort will be considered. If group participation is uneven, individual points may be adjusted.

Source: Different Versions of Chat GPT Input Prompted & Synthesized by Nada M. Salem.