Hot Topics in Technology



Hot Topics in Technology

For this assignment, from the list below select one topic and complete research on that topic. You will write a 4-5 page paper on the topic. You should prepare your paper in 12 point font, double spaced, with your name and page number in the header. The paper is due on March 31, 2008. Submit an electronic copy and bring a printed copy to class. The scoring guide for this paper is included at the bottom of this page. This paper will be submitted to by March 26, 2008

← You may use the following headings to organize your paper:

← Identify the topic (2-4 paragraphs) (If there is not information on the topic, then perhaps you should select another topic.)

← Identify the way the topic has an impact on education  (3-5 paragraphs)  (If the topic has nothing to do with technology education, then perhaps you should select another topic)

← Prepare the reader to understand the future of this topic in technology education (3-5 paragraphs)

← Take a stand for or against the use of this topic as a key component of technology education and support your position (3-5 paragraphs)

← Summarize and conclude (2-4 paragraphs)

← Include at least 4 references.  Use correct APA format.

| Copyright issues |Protection for students using the Internet |

|Blogs and Podcasts for Educational purposes |Assistive Technology Hardware and Software for persons with Disabilities |

 Scoring Guide

|Your Score |Points Possible |(Use headings if that will help you organize the paper.) |

| |6 |Identify and introduce the topic (2-4 paragraphs) |

| |6 |Identify the way the topic has an impact on education |

| |6 |Prepare the reader to understand the future of this topic in technology education |

| |6 |Take a stand in favor or against the use of this topic as a key component of |

| | |technology education and support your position |

| |6 |Summarize and conclude |

| |4 |Paper is the correct length and has been written in accordance with the standard |

| | |rules of English grammar, double spaced, 12 pt font |

| |4 |Include at least 4 references |

| |4 |Use correct APA format |

| |2 |Paper is submitted to by March 26, 2008 |

| |2 |Paper is turned in on March 31, 2008 |

| |  50    TOTAL | |

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