You’ve all been working on your research for the OSI Model, the theoretical basis for the networks we use everyday, including the Internet. Each of you are required, for your 3Q presentation, to build a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates and teaches the important points of the OSI Model.
Here are guidelines and expectations not only for achieving a high grade for the project but also for making it an effective learning and teaching tool for all Computer Technician Training students:
1. Research each of the seven layers of the OSI Model, using the Cornell Notes template for saving your research. Save research on each layer in a separate DOC file named, for example, layer one yourname.doc. I also want a separate DOC containing the research for the history and purpose of the OSI Model. I’ll ask you to turn in the research before you present.
2. Using the research, build a PowerPoint presentation on the OSI Model. Include history, purpose, explanation and demonstration of each layer beginning with layer one. Pay special attention to the hardware that interacts on the first three (3) layers, and explain what each device is.
3. Use of on-topic graphics and pictures are a plus. Remember to be concise and to use the slides for graphics, pictures, key points and concepts. You should use the slides to guide your presentation, but most of your narrative should be from notes or a script prepared to go with the presentation. Reading everything on your slides is not considered good style or use of PowerPoint’s features. There is a “add notes” section to the PowerPoint app that lets you save your notes and then print them separately.
4. Each presentation should conclude with a bibliography or citation page listing the books and web sites used in preparing your presentation. I don’t expect a citation for each page on the Web, but I do want the address of the web site where you did your research. The more citations the better, although adding sites to “pad” the citations page is not wise and easily disproven. Be honest in all things.
5. Use these three rules: 1) Be concise, giving no more and no less than just what’s needed to make your point. 2) Use graphics and pictures that are germane to your topic and not off-point. You’ll be marked down for inapproriate graphics and marked up for effective ones. 3) Make as many slides as it takes to cover your subject, no more and no less. Though brevity is good, completeness is even better.
6. Give your presentation in clear voices that reach your entire audience. Believe in your knowledge and share it generously.
Good luck. Do your best. Share your learning with others.
