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 Examples of the work in the file frm a classmate

Use one of the objectives that you have created and create one authentic learning activity to map to the objective. Here is an example: You are teaching a course about Microsoft Word. The objective is Create and save a Word file.

The activity would be:

1. Log in to Microsoft Word and create a file named “myfile.”
2. Save the file to My Documents.

Objective 1. Describe roles as a technology user, explaining how definitions evolve, not necessarily alongside, or synchronically with the advancement of technology itself in product experience, but somehow changes.
You have been assigned the role of Project Manager, but your position requires the utilization of technical skills to build tools to help manage project information better. You will be performing varied tasks in multiple roles to create automated products used within the company, in addition to managing a technical project and a few team members. A programmer also performs as a user of software, of multiple systems, just as PM is a user of multiple systems and can also be a developer.
Authentic Learning Activity:
1. Analyze the roles: Developer, Coder, Programmer, Project Manager, Tester, User; explain how you perform multiple roles as a user/developer, coder/developer/user, project manager/developer, etc.
2. Define and explain the term: developer and how it differs and is similar in different fields, such as Land Management, or hair products. Explain the importance of specifying the project product or technology used in the role.
3. Explain the difference between coder, programmer, and developer and your perspective of its evolution or variation and use on projects.
4. List two regular functions of each role: Developer, Programmer, Project Manager, User; for example:
Programmer: Remote Control and High Definition Television Programmer for Universal Remote Access, Design software,