Applied Sciences 2720 SS Module 1 Assignment: Groups


Module 1 Assignment: Groups

Overview: For this assignment, you will create a visual presentation about groups. You will have the option of creating an infographic, brochure, or a slide (PowerPoint) presentation. Please follow the instructions below, and be sure to adhere to APA formatting guidelines. For more information about APA formatting, please visit the APA Resources folder in the Student Resources course menu tab.*To view the grading rubric for this assignment, click on the name of the assignment and click “View Rubric”
Instructions: For this assignment, you will describe types of groups and group development theories as well as explain the benefits of studying group dynamics. Complete the following:

  1. Create one of the following:
    1. Infographic
    2. Brochure
    3. Slide Presentation
  2. Answer the following in your presentation:
    1. What is a group?
    2. Describe two different types of groups.
    3. How are groups formed?
    4. Describe 2 different theories of how groups are formed, then choose which theory you feel best describes group development.
    5. Explain the benefits of understanding group dynamics.
    6. Include narrative and effective images.
  3. If you obtain information or images from another resource, be sure to properly cite your work using APA format.
  4. Submit your file to this assignment (click on the title of the assignment above).

If you have any questions, please ask your professor.
Resources:See the document below for resources on how to create an infographic, brochure, or slide presentation:

‘How To’ Resources for Multimedia Content.pdfOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader        (ATTACHED)

 

Resources for Creating Multimedia Content
See below for information on how to create multimedia content such as videos, infographics,
brochures, flyers/poster, and slide presentations.
Resources for Creating Video Presentations:
• “Record a Slide Show with Narration and Slide Timings” (Microsoft website):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-a-slide-show-with-narration-andslide-timings-0b9502c6-5f6c-40ae-b1e7-e47d8741161c
• “Turn your presentation into a video” (Microsoft website):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/turn-your-presentation-into-a-videoc140551f-cb37-4818-b5d4-3e30815c3e83
• “Save a presentation as a video” (Microsoft website):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/save-a-presentation-as-avideo%E2%80%8B-in-powerpoint-ba919059-523d-40a8-b99c-08d18996c09d
• Screencast-o-matic
o Main website: https://screencast-o-matic.com/
o Screencast-O-Matic Screen Recorder tutorial: https://screencast-omatic.com/tutorial/welcome-to-screencast-o-matic (Shows how to use
Screencast-O-Matic and how to upload to YouTube)
o “Microsoft PowerPoint with Screencast-O-Matic” https://screencast-omatic.com/integrations/powerpoint/
o Screencast-O-Matic. (2021). The ultimate guide on how to screen record.
https://screencast-o-matic.com/blog/how-to-screen-record/
• Creating Videos for your online course:

• Uploading videos to YouTube – “Upload Videos” (YouTube Help):
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&h
l=en&oco=0
Resources for Creating an Infographic: • Nediger, M. (2020). How to make an infographic in 5 steps (guide).

How to Make an Infographic in 5 Easy Steps — Fast (2023 Guide)

• Watts, T. (2019). How to make an infographic in Word.

How To Make An Infographic In Word

• Microsoft. (n.d.). Infographics templates. https://templates.office.com/enus/infographics
• “How to Make Infographics with PowerPoint” (CopyPress website)
https://www.copypress.com/kb/infographics/how-to-make-infographics-withpowerpoint-2/
Resources for Creating a Slide Presentation: • Create a presentation in PowerPoint – https://support.microsoft.com/enus/office/create-a-presentation-in-powerpoint-422250f8-5721-4cea-92cc202fa7b89617
• An easy guide to creating a presentation in Canva – https://www.canva.com/learn/aneasy-guide-to-creating-a-presentation-in-canva/
Resources for Creating a Brochure: • “How to Make a Brochure on Word (+Best Practices) (Learning Hub
website): https://learn.g2.com/how-to-make-a-brochure
• “How to Design a Stunning Brochure in Microsoft Word” (Go Skills
website): https://www.goskills.com/Microsoft-Office/Resources/How-to-make-abrochure-in-Microsoft-Word
Resources for Creating a Flyer/Poster:
• Canva: https://www.canva.com/create/flyers/
• Adobe Spark: https://www.adobe.com/express/create/flyer