Table of Contents
Lesson Overview
Topic: History of communication systems, Computer hardware systems, computer networking
Activities & Due Dates: Set up Raspberry Pi, configure network systems, pair Bluetooth devices, connect peripheral devices
Lesson Objectives
You will be able to
- Explain what time period have most changes in communication technology taken place.
- Discuss the impact of the computer on communication.
- Present what have recent developments brought to the different communication systems.
Opening
- If you have a closer look at the big picture of communication technology presented by Carrie Binchus (2021), you will spot some changes taking place. These include computerization, miniaturization, digitization, and integration. Another change to be examined is the growing use of computers in our society.
- Find three-time stamps that you think significantly have impacted our society and share them with your classmate.
Activity 1 – The history of communication technology
- Read the article Communication in Ancient Times (Tim Lambert, 2021).
- Summarize the development of communication technologies from ancient to modern society.
- Draw a graphical illustration of the historical development of communication systems using Miro App.
Activity 2 – Still Imaging
- The student will record and output using a still imaging system.
- In order to do this, the student must be able to:
- Set up a still camera and record images.
- Set up an output device to produce a print.
- Capture an image from a video or still video camera into a computer using any method that transfers the image to your computer (e.g., email, messaging, cloud).
- Create a storyboard.
- Plan your animation on paper to save time and energy. Figure out all the details before starting the task.
- Use the story template presented by Cateater.com
- Set, prop, and the character design
- Watch the exemplar video, “This is Halloween” presented by 430w Films.
- Find materials that will be used to make your story characters and backgrounds.
- Download the Stop Motion Studio from AppStore.
- Watch the Tutorial Video for Stop Motion Studio App.
- Filming
- Using a recording device such as iPhone or iPad, take individual pictures.
- Store the picture files into the Stop Motion Studio App.
- Editing with stop-motion animation
- Watch the Editing Guide video for Stop Motion Studio App.
- Edit your stop motion video.
- Presentation
- Present your stop motion video to your classmate.
- Collect feedback from your classmates and make an improvement plan.
Closing
- Define what computerization is?
- What was the earliest computing device?
- How have computers brought about the integration of communication systems?
- Name at least three uses for computers in the home.
