Alternative Input Devices and Emerging Technology

� Come to the teacher�s laptop and pull the lever on the fruit machine�this will determine which current input device you will research. Write it down!
� Learn everything you can about your assigned item via the Internet using resources listed under �Task�.  Read the information and put the information into your own words-DO NOT SIMPLY COPY AND PASTE.

PART 1 OF YOUR INVESTIGATION:  DEVELOP A POWER POINT PRESENTATION on the computer using PowerPoint to include the following information:
1. What is your current input device named and what does it do?
2. List in detail how the equipment can be used. Explain any technical terms and illustrate (show pictures) as much as possible. Give tips for using the item efficiently.
3. Explain the situations where this item could be useful for students and business professionals, etc.
4. Identify manufacturer, cost, and location of seller(s).
5. Provide URL reference list (copy and paste the websites into the PowerPoint).
6. Save the file as firstinitallastname INPUT DEVICE
7. Place the file in the drop box folder: 4.00 INPUT DEVICE

PART 2 OF YOUR INVESTIGATION: COMPLETE A WORD DOCUMENT of an emerging Technology: 
 1. What is your emerging technology and what does it do?
 2. Include picture(s) of your technology.
 3. Provide URL reference list (copy and paste the websites into the Word Document)
 4. Keep this document 1 page if possible.
 5. Save the file as firstinitiallastname EMERGING TECH
 6. Place the file in the drop box folder: 4.00 EMERGING TECH