Keyboarding Cooperative Project

Due Sep 25, 2014 by 11:59pm
Points 263
Available Sep 1, 2014 at 12am - Sep 25, 2014 at 11:59pm

This assignment was locked Sep 25, 2014 at 11:59pm.

Design Your Own Keyboard Project

Project Description: This project is designed in two parts: Part I (research the keyboard and key arrangements) and Part II (design your own keyboard). Part I: Read each question and answer in complete sentences and paragraph form. Part II: Your group will create a personal designed keyboard. The rubric has everything that is required to be included on your keyboard. You can use cartoon characters but that is not the whole keyboard. Create a unique name for your keyboard! Be creative!! Remember your keyboard has to be usable (realist).

Part I

Who and when was the first keyboard invented?

How were the keys arranged on the first keyboard?

Is there a difference between the keyboards on the typewriter compared to the one on the computer?

Why were the keys on the first keyboard re-arranged?

How were the keys on the keyboard re-arranged?

What is the name of the new key arrangement on the keyboard?

Who and when was the first computer invented?

Part II – Each item in the rubric below must be included in this project.

Requirement	Meet	Not Meet	Possible Point	Comments
Keys must be arranged differently than the current and original keyboard (exempt Home row)			20
Must use all keys on the current keyboard (including function, numbers, and commands)			20
Include these extra keys Internet Favorites Media Player keys Calculator	a) ______ b) ______ c) ______ d) ______	a) ______ b) ______ c) ______ d) ______	8 (2each)
Must create a unique name for you keyboard.			10
Create and explain 5 shortcut keys.	a) ______ b) ______ c) ______ d) ______ e) ______	a) ______ b) ______ c) ______ d) ______ e) ______	10 (2each)
Must be colorful (not just color of poster) and neat (not folded or stained)	a) ______ b) ______	a) ______ b) ______	20 (10each)
Must present project			25
Question must be typed			10
Question must be answered in a sentence form and paragraph			10
On a 11x14 size posterboard			15
Turn in on time			20
½ page summary about the keyboard your group designs: why you arranged the keys that way, the extra keys, shortcut keys, and theme.			20
Group Participation Member #1 Member #2	a) ____ b) ____	a) ____ b) ____	25 each
Is this keyboard practical (can it really be used in everyday life)			50

Keyboarding Cooperative Project

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