Step 1 · Choose your category
Pick one of the seven categories below, then narrow it down to a specific technology or trend inside it. Tap a card to mark your pick.
New gaming console
The latest hardware built for play — what makes it faster or smarter?
An AI system
Chatbots, image generators, self-driving smarts — how do they actually work?
New computer hardware
Chips, graphics cards, storage — the parts pushing computers forward.
A computer security issue
Scams, data breaches, ransomware — how attacks happen and how we defend.
Robotics
Machines that sense, decide and move — from factories to your floor at home.
Wearables
Watches, rings and glasses packed with sensors — tech you put on your body.
Technology in sport
Goal-line tech, smart balls, athlete tracking — how tech changes the game.
Virtual & augmented reality
Headsets and smart glasses that blend digital worlds with the real one.
No category picked yet — tap a card above when you have decided.
Step 2 · Know the deadlines
Research
You have 1 lesson to research your technology and start building your presentation.
Build
Develop a 1-minute presentation — short, sharp and interesting for your audience.
Submit
Your finished presentation is to be submitted by Sunday.
Present
You will present to the class in our next lesson.
Step 3 · Make it great
Do this
- Use images and graphics — make it interesting for your audience.
- Put key points on your slides and explain them in your own words.
- Introduce your topic at the beginning and summarise what you found out at the end.
- Focus on one aspect of the technology: what it does and how it works.
Not this
- Whole paragraphs of text crammed onto slides.
- Reading word-for-word off the screen.
- Turning your presentation into an advert for one product.
- Facts with no beginning or ending — your audience needs structure.
Worked example
Category: Wearables → Focus: Smart rings
Say you have selected the wearables category. You might choose to focus on smart rings.
Your research questions could be: What do they offer the user? How do tiny sensors measure heart rate and sleep from a finger? Why are they becoming more popular and common?
The aim is for the class to learn something from your presentation.
How you will be assessed
| Criteria | Developing | Consolidating | Extending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content KnowledgeKnowledge & Understanding How well do you understand and explain your topic? | Low: Limited or incorrect information; unclear what the topic is about. High: Basic info but some key facts are missing or not well explained. | Low: Topic is mostly clear; includes some key points. Middle: Shows a fair understanding; most info is accurate. High: Covers the topic well with accurate and clear points. | Low: Strong understanding with depth and some extra detail. High: Excellent knowledge; detailed, accurate, and insightful. |
| Visuals and Presentation DesignProcesses & Production Is your presentation engaging and visually appealing? | Low: No images or very messy/unclear design. High: Some images or graphics but not clearly linked to content. | Low: Includes relevant images; layout is mostly clear. Middle: Well-chosen visuals that support your points. High: Engaging and visually clear; visuals help explain content. | Low: Great use of images and design to support key messages. High: Creative, polished, and professional; visuals add real value. |
| Presentation StyleProcesses & Production Do you present engagingly without reading everything? | Low: Mostly reads word-for-word; hard to follow. High: Attempts to talk to the audience but still reads too much. | Low: Some eye contact or effort to explain, not just read. Middle: Balanced reading and speaking; mostly clear. High: Presents clearly with limited reading; audience can follow. | Low: Speaks confidently with interest and energy. High: Highly engaging and confident; rarely reads from slides. |
| Structure and FlowProcesses & Production Does your presentation have a clear beginning, middle, and end? | Low: No clear intro or conclusion; just facts. High: Basic attempt to introduce or end, but not clear. | Low: Has an intro and conclusion, though brief or unclear. Middle: Mostly clear structure with a beginning and summary. High: Clear intro, middle, and summary of key findings. | Low: Strong structure with clear flow and summary. High: Excellent structure and summary; very easy to follow. |