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Group Project
The group project in TSEM 102 is designed to give students the opportunity to collaborate and
cooperate with each other to develop and present on a topic relevant to technology in the
culture and society. The group project this semester will be presentation on topics that the
groups will choose in a lottery.
The each student has been assigned to a group; I wanted each group to have the same number
of students, but the total of students in the class did not accommodate this. Therefore, some
groups will have more students (by one) than other groups.
This is the format of the presentations:
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Each group will be expected to conduct research on its topic (a task to which ALL
members should contribute) – Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source, but it may point
you to other sources that you can use.
In developing your presentation, you should also include one of the following activities:
o A video (“man on the street”) of interviews that you have conducted with
student/others on your topic (there are video cameras available in the Ed Tech
center that your group can use) OR
o A survey on people’s attitudes which you can develop and release on Poll
Everywhere or Survey Monkey. If you choose to do this option, you will need to
collect responses and convert the data to charts/graphs for sharing in your
presentation
Your group will be given 20 minutes to present. You should make your presentation
INTERESTING and ENGAGING – not merely “report” on the topic. So, this means in
addition to your presentation, you should include multimedia, handouts, other elements
to keep your audience interested. I expect that you will use presentation software
(PowerPoint, Google presentation, Prezi) as a supplement to your content.
Requirements:
1. You are to prepare a References list in APA format for the sources you use in your
presentation.
2. The group will be evaluated according to a rubric and each group member will receive
the same grade (X/30 possible points) so you will want to meet and rehearse to make
sure things go smoothly on presentation day.
3. On the day of your presentation, each member should be dressed appropriately– NO
shorts, halter tops, ripped jeans, hoodies, etc. These types of clothes distract from your
presentation.
Here are some web sites to help you plan an interesting presentation:
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http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-secrets-making-every-presentationfun-engaging-and-enjoyable.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Presentation-in-Class
http://webdesignernotebook.com/events/how-to-give-a-more-exciting-presentation-anote-to-speakers/
Word to the Wise: Speakers who read word for word from slides or notecards will receive a
significant markdown in grade! This is a college class, not high school, so up your efforts
accordingly.
Group Project Rubric
Group Topic:
Students:
5-4 Points
Viewpoints are clear
and organized.
3-2 Points
Most viewpoints
are clear.
Use of facts and
examples to
support
presentation
Presentation
characteristics
Statements are
supported with facts
and examples.
Most statements
are supported with
facts and
examples.
Speakers are
somewhat relaxed,
speak clearly most
of the time,
maintain some eye
contact with
audience. Some
group members
are appropriately
attired
Preparation
Speakers are
organized and wellprepared, do not read
solely off notes or
presentation slides
Presentation
Elements
Presentation files are
nicely designed,
relevant and clear
points (not too much
text),
References
Reference list is
submitted in proper
APA format
Viewpoints
Total Points
(30 possible)
Speakers are relaxed,
speak clearly and
evenly, use
appropriate
vocabulary, maintain
eye contact with
audience. Group
members are
appropriately attired
Speakers are
somewhat
prepared, some
reading from
slides, lack some
organization
Presentation files
are mostly welldesigned but slides
may have
misspellings or too
much text, the
Reference list has
some errors in APA
format
1 Point
Viewpoints are
unclear and
disorganized.
Statements lack
factual support
Speakers are
overtly nervous, do
not speak clearly,
have too many
“Ums” and “You
knows” in their
presentation, look
down or do not
maintain eye
contact with
audience. Group
members are not
properly attired
Speakers lack good
preparation and are
disorganized
Presentation is not
used or is poorly
designed if present.
No Reference list
submitted or not in
proper APA format
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