Day 14 - Impact of Computing Project - Development

Day 14: Impact of Computing Project - Development

How can we analyze the impacts of computing innovations comprehensively?
How do we research and evaluate computing innovations from multiple perspectives?
How can we effectively communicate about the impacts of computing?

Introduction to Final Project Requirements (7 minutes)
- Explain the purpose of the final project:
  - To demonstrate understanding of computing innovations and their impacts
  - To apply analytical frameworks from the unit
  - To practice research and presentation skills
- Present project requirements:
  - Select a specific computing innovation to analyze
  - Research the innovation's development and purpose
  - Analyze impacts from multiple perspectives
  - Consider beneficial and harmful effects
  - Examine legal, ethical, and social dimensions
  - Create a presentation to share findings
- Discuss evaluation criteria:
  - Depth of research and analysis
  - Consideration of multiple perspectives
  - Balance between benefits and harms
  - Quality of evidence and reasoning
  - Clarity of presentation
- Share timeline and expectations
Brainstorming Project Ideas (3 minutes)
- Students individually brainstorm computing innovations they might analyze
- Consider innovations related to:
  - Personal interests
  - Current events
  - Emerging technologies
  - Familiar applications
  - Societal challenges
- Students select 2-3 potential innovations to research

Research on Chosen Computing Innovation (15 minutes)
- Students select their final innovation choice
- Students begin researching their innovation:
  - What is the innovation and how does it work?
  - When and how was it developed?
  - What was its intended purpose?
  - How is it actually being used?
  - What data does it collect or process?
  - Who are the key stakeholders?
- Students document their findings with proper citations
- Teacher circulates to provide guidance and feedback
- Students identify additional research questions to explore
Analysis of Impacts from Multiple Perspectives (15 minutes)
- Students analyze the impacts of their chosen innovation:
  - Beneficial effects (intended and unintended)
  - Harmful effects (intended and unintended)
  - Economic impacts
  - Social impacts
  - Cultural impacts
  - Legal and ethical considerations
  - Privacy implications
  - Accessibility and digital divide considerations
- Students consider different stakeholder perspectives:
  - Creators/developers
  - Users/consumers
  - Businesses
  - Government/regulators
  - Marginalized groups
  - Society at large
- Students document evidence for their impact claims
- Students identify areas needing additional research

Development of Presentation Materials (7 minutes)
- Students begin organizing their research and analysis into presentation format
- Students determine key points to highlight
- Students plan visual elements to include
- Students outline their presentation structure:
  - Introduction to the innovation
  - Background and development
  - Intended purpose and actual use
  - Impact analysis (beneficial and harmful)
  - Different perspectives
  - Conclusions and implications
- Students identify any gaps in their research to address
Exit Ticket and Preview (3 minutes)
- Students submit their project outline and research notes
- Students identify what they plan to complete before next class
- Preview that next class will focus on finalizing and presenting projects