Homework
Purpose
You learned about some of the key players in the history of software development. In this presentation, you will summarize from your research some aspect of software development history that you found of interest and apply it in context with modern software development concepts you are learning in this course.
Instructions
Create a narrated 6 to 8 slides presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint in which you discuss the aspect of software development history that you found most interesting learning. Be sure to discuss whether this historical aspect has a continuing influence in today's software development environment in terms of core programming concepts such as repetition structures, decision structures, arrays, functions, and variables. For example, think about how the shift from procedural programming to object-oriented programming changed or did not change how the core concepts were handled. When composing your presentation, be sure to use Standard English and a highly developed and sustained viewpoint and purpose. The communication of your presentation should be highly ordered, logical and unified.
Additionally, one slide must be devoted to some aspect of software development history demonstrating the benefits of multiculturalism and diversity in a global context. How has software development evolved as we have become more globalized and how has it influenced the growth and change in software development?
Your presentation must have narration throughout as if you were delivering it in a live, professional setting. Focus on your word choice. Your oral delivery techniques, including word choice and oral expressiveness, should display exceptional content, organization, and style, while leading the audience to a dynamic and supported conclusion.
Requirements
Narrated content must be effectively incorporated into the presentation. Oral delivery techniques, including word choice and oral expressiveness, displays exceptional content, organization, and style, while leading the audience to a dynamic and supported conclusion.
At least one slide must demonstrate the ability to analyze the benefits of multiculturalism and diversity in a global context.
i. Video i: "Computer Architecture"
ii. Video ii: "A Short History of Software Development"
iii. Video iii: "Algol 60"
iv. Video iv: "Software Development Process Overview"
v. Video v: "Software Construction Phase Overview"
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.