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Thomas Cauchon Business Teacher South KIngstown High School

Tom Cauchon Tpc390@aol.com South Kingstown High School Business Department
 * EDC-921 **
 * Final Project **

At South Kingstown High School, all teachers are working to find ways to give students multiple opportunities to produce portfolio worthy work in all classes. This project will be an opportunity for the student to get 2 portfolio entries by researching one topic on the internet: In order for the work to be considered portfolio worthy, it must be original work and not a project that will have one answer and that will have 25 examples of the same project. Therefore, we give broad directions and leave the project open ended, but we lay the ground work with instruction that allows students to complete this project easily if they have kept up.
 * 1) A comprehensive MLA report on a topic of his/her choice
 * 2) A comprehensive PowerPoint Project that use the MLA report to create a project in presentation form.

Note: This class is a mixed class with students in grades 9-12 all in the same class. This is considered an in class assignment. All work is done in class and on class time. Students are allowed to work after school on project but it must be in the school lab. Students can research project at home but preparing paper and slides are done in class.

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Below is the final assignment: ** Computer Applications Applied Learning Project  ** The final project in Computer Applications consists of a two part project: 1. A PowerPoint presentation that should be portfolio worthy. 2. An MLA report on the same topic as your PowerPoint presentation. 1. The PowerPoint Project: You are to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the topic of your choice. However, the topic must be approved by me. No bands, singers or sports team allowed unless I approve. You will need to present the historical background as to why this topic is appropriate. ( ex: The Rolling Stones contribution to the history of Rock and Roll.)

 Ø  Presentation should be 10-12 informational slides long. A title slide and a works cited slide should also be included. The works cited page should have at least 3 book or websites where information was obtained.

 Ø  Topics need to be researched-you can not write this off the top of your head. Use the internet to research your topic.

 Ø  Include pictures, clip art, slide transitions, custom animation and at least two sounds.

 Ø  Remember the rules discussed in class (ex.7x7) and the use of appropriate backgrounds.

 Ø  Also, use one of each: a design template, a color background, and a picture background.

2. The MLA Report You are to prepare an MLA report that expounds on your PowerPoint project. Explain in detail the points you were only able to touch upon in you PowerPoint project. Use the research you had from the PP project as your guide. Ø  The paper must: o   be properly formatted using the MLA format-(correct margins, heading, header, spacing etc) o  have a minimum of 1 properly formatted footnote. Remember footnotes are explanatory notes that are used to ad information to a topic that you are writing about o  be 2 to 3 full pages in length plus the works cited page-4 pages in total. You may use the same websites or books as the PP presentation, but page should follow MLA rules. Ø  This paper will be graded for spelling and grammatical errors as well as content.


 * __ Rubrics are attached __ so you can see the grading guidelines to be used in these projects. **
 * Remember, this project counts for one half of you final exam grade. Use your time wisely. **

This project should take 13-15 days, with the last 6 days used to complete the Report portion and the PowerPoint. Students will work on their own, at their own pace. The teacher is available to answer questions and assist where needed.

Student will learn how to properly set up an MLA paper using Word.
 * Day 1 & 2 **
 * __ Goal __**

Using Word to create the [|MLA report.] Describe the MLA documentation style for research papers Adjust margins and spacing Insert a header Inserting a footnote Inserting a page break Creating a Works Cited page w/hanging indent
 * __ Instruction: __**

Student will create an MLA report from a handout given by teacher. Student will learn to use search engines more effectively
 * __ Assessment: __**
 * Day 3 : **
 * __ Goal __**

Instruction on Boolean Logic searches Meta Search engines Discussion of commercialization of search engines and instruction of why something appear where they do and other don’t Create a Scavenger Hunt appropriate for high school students to increase awareness and capabilities of search engines.
 * __ Instruction: __**
 * __ Assessment: __**

Student will learn how to access and post to the class Blog
 * DAY 4 **
 * __ Goal __**

What is a blog and how it is used**. ** How to access the blog Posting/downloading comments and suggestions
 * __ Instruction: __**

Student will post a comment to the blog. (Note: Similar to posting introductory info in this class.)
 * __ Assessment: __**

Student will learn to use PowerPoint to create a presentation
 * DAY 5-7 **
 * __ Goal __**

Describe the PowerPoint Window Design Templates Title slides Font sizes and styles New Slides Single and multi level bulleted lists Use of the 7X7 rule- no more than 7 sentences per slide and 7 words per sentence Slide transitions Custom animation Inserting clip art and pictures Sound
 * __ Instruction: __**

   Students will create PP presentations using textbook assignments.

Student will have an outline and topic approved. Student can chose any topic he/she likes as long as I approve. Countries, historical people and events, and hobbies are all allowed if the outline shows there is enough information available. Student will use 2 periods to begin researching a topic for his project. During this time, I will also show student how to use a Google News alert for the topic of their choice. They will be able to get updates for the topic they pick while they are writing their report and preparing the PP presentation.
 * Day 8 & 9 **
 * __ Goal __**
 * Instruction: **

At the end of day 8 students will hand in an outline of his prospective topic. I can then determine if there is enough information available on the topic to allow the student to do a portfolio worthy job.
 * __Assessments__**:

Student prepares MLA report and PowerPoint project ** in class. ** Student posts comments and reflections about the project on the blog. I can use this feedback when planning for next year and make changes that are appropriate. Differentiated instruction is used extensively in the Computer Applications class. Each classroom has an “InFocus” projector mounted from the ceiling. All students have their own computer. Classroom instruction is modeled on the projector so the student is able to watch the instructor while also doing the assignment at his work station. I lecture while I am modeling the projects so students can see and hear what is happening. Additionally, a textbook is also available for the students to follow along.
 * Days 10-16 **
 * DAY 17 **
 * Differentiated Instruction: **

Students will:
 * Technology Standards (NETS) **
 * 1) Identify capabilities and limitations of technology resources and asses the potential of these systems and services to address personal lifelong learning and workplace needs.
 * 2) Make informed choices among technology systems.
 * 3) Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace as well as society.
 * 4) Using technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/ professional information.
 * 5) Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity.
 * 6) Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problems solving and decision making content learning.

W 9.1-4 Writing Conventions W 6.1 Using appropriate text structure W 6.2 Selecting appropriate and relevant information W 6.6 Listing and citing sources
 * GSE’S COVERED **