GREAT MOMENTS IN COMMUNICATION• Learning objective:

– We will understand the progression of communication and informational technologies throughout history.

• Tasks/Activities:– group discussion– create timeline– research event– share findings and understandings

• Concepts:– chronological, progression, innovation, development

• Assessment(s):– participation in discussion, completion of activity tasks

Consider the Source

Evaluating Internet Resources

Presentation by L. Horton, LMS Emerald Cove Middle School

Printing made us all…

Xeroxing made us all…

Television made us all…

Digitization has made us all…

Larry Grossman, NBC News President 1998

readers

publishers

viewers

producers

• Tasks/Activities:– Great Moments in Communications – timeline

activity – due at the beginning of class tomorrow!• 1) cut apart and arrange the “Great Moments in

Communications” in chronological order on a timeline– Use the scissors, paper strip, and glue sticks provided– Use the table supply box to add some color and interest!– Make sure your name is somewhere easy to see!!!!

• 2) choose one event to research – be prepared to share with the class what you found out about the event

• Concepts:– human communication of information has evolved

• Assessment(s):– participation, completion of activity

Wednesday, January 20, 2010