C1.3 Urban Issues Podcast Presentation Project

Hello C1.3!!!

The government shutdown is over (for now) so we gotta get back to work!!! Our unit this week revolves around urban issues. As of 2018 82 percent of people in North America live in cities, and the numbers are high (49% or higher) in the rest of the world as well. As human beings begin to live in more and more crowded places, problems begin to arise. This week you will be listening to a podcast that deals with any of the myriad issues humans face when living in urban population centers. Your job will be thus:

1. Find a partner. (No solo presentations please.)
2. Choose a podcast. I will post a few episodes here but also look at the whiteboard for some suggestions. If you find something else please obtain my approval before continuing.
3. Create a presentation that contains the following.

•  A BRIEF overview/summary of the story. 
• Answers to these questions. 

1. What city and in what era did this story take place in?
2. Who were the people that were the most impacted in this story? 
3. What problems did the people face and what were the causes of the issue(s)?
4. Was there any attempt to solve the problem or prevent it from happening? What, in your opinion, could have prevented this issue from arising in the first place?
5. Why do you think this story could still be relevant today? Are there similar situations or issues that still come up?
6. What was your opinion of the podcast and the hosts? Would you recommend this podcast?

4. Create a 5 question kahoot based on the content of your presentation to give to the class!

5. Present and get some feedback from me on language, pacing, and content. 

Good luck!

C1.3 Alternative Communication Project

Hello All

In addition to the projects located at efekta-projects.ef.com I would like to give you some alternative topics to research and present on.

First, check out this previous post about communications surveillance by world governments.

One group may choose to present on the topic of communications surveillance and whether or not it is necessary to keep us safe.

Other potential topics:

Smartphones: How have they evolved?

Smartphones: The environmental impact.

How the internet works: In a nutshell.

The internet: Blessing or curse?

Cloud Computing: What it is and why it matters.

Create your own!!!

Keep presentations under 10 minutes but be sure to have an introduction, a body (The bulk of your presentation), and a brief conclusion where you summarize what you presented to us.

Also, please create a brief Kahoot for us to play after your presentation. No more than 5 questions.