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Task #1
Each
student/group will be assigned an area of assistive technology from the
following list.
Eight Areas of Assistive
Technology
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Computers
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Mobility/Movement
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Hearing/Deafness & Voice
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Visual
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Daily
Living
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School/Workplace
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Sports
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Recreation/Leisure
Your
task is to research your area of Assistive Technology. You
will use PowerPoint to present your research to the class. NOTE: Keep track of your resources.
You will be required
to turn in a Bibliography at the end of this project.
IF YOU ARE WORKING IN A GROUP: Each
member must complete a portion of the research. Each member is
also responsible for a bibliography that reflects ONLY their
individual research.
The
questions below are given only as guides/ideas on the types of things
you may choose to include in your presentation.
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What made society and people with disabilities require assistive
technology in this area?
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Was this an area that people with disabilities could participate in
before assistive technology?
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How does this area apply to real life for people with disabilities?
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What is the history behind this area?
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What is the present state of this area?
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What does the future hold for this area of assistive technology?
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Are you interested in this area
of Assistive Technology more than other areas of
assistive technology? Why?
**DON'T FORGET ABOUT
USING THE RESOURCES PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE IN YOUR RESEARCH**
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Task #2
Use PowerPoint to create
a presentation.
Your presentation should detail the information you discovered during
Task #1.
IF YOU ARE WORKING IN A
GROUP: Each group member must do a portion of the
presentation.
Tips for a Successful Presentation
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Slide 1 should contain: A
title for your presentation & your name
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Remember that the presentation
must be professional
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When presenting, DO NOT read
your presentation
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Know your audience
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Save your presentation
often
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Follow the 7
x 7 rule
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DO NOT FORGET ABOUT YOUR
BIBLIOGRAPHY!
You will be graded using a rubric (see the
evaluation page
for more
information).
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Task #3
Prior to presentation
day:
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Complete your
Bibliography. It should be typed using APA formatting on
the last slide of your PowerPoint.
IF YOU ARE WORKING IN A GROUP: Each member is
responsible for their own Bibliography. You MUST type your
Bibliography in a word processing program & upload it with your
group's PowerPoint Presentation. It should NOT be included
as a slide in your PowerPoint.
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Print a copy of your
presentation for the instructor. Your presentation should
be printed in Handout format with 4 slides per page.
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Now go to the
conclusion page to find
out how this all ends..... |
