TS+E-Waste+Assignment



Tech Support: E-Waste Assignment
By **hthstech**

The Problem of Electronic Waste
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As the above video shows, technology is evolving at a rapid pace. While this may seem to be a positive, it does have some negative side effects. Old computers and hardware are constantly being replaced, but the disposal of the old equipment is an area of concern. Computers contain many toxic chemicals that pollute the environment or have direct impacts on human health. Computers must be properly recycled if the damage is to be minimized, however, this is not always done. Below is a link to a video about the impact of E-Waste on developing nations. Watch the video and then complete the assignment. Ghana: Digital Dumping Ground

**Assignment**
This assignment will be a research project consisting of two parts. First, you will complete a PowerPoint on E-waste. Then, you will write a related blog post. Your PowerPoint should contain the following information: The above is the MINIMUM that is expected. Remember, it is PowerPoint NOT PowerParagraph! You should have pictures, data should be in tables, and be sure to cite all your work. For a reminder of how to properly cite images watch these: **Blog Assignment** Once you have completed your PowerPoint Assignment, go to your blog site and write a short post (a few paragraphs) about E-Waste. This can contain the same information as the PowerPoint, but it should contain more detail as it is in paragraph form. Remember to cite your work! For full marks your post should include:
 * PowerPoint Assignment**
 * 1) Data and Statistics on the Volume of E-Waste produced
 * 2) The Countries Involved: Importers and Exporters
 * 3) Why E-Waste is a Problem: Environmental, Societal, Information Security (Old Hard Drives)
 * 4) Possible Solutions
 * 5) Your Opinion
 * 1) [|This image is NOT from Google]
 * 2) [|How to Cite Images in PowerPoint]
 * 1) At LEAST 3 paragraphs
 * 2) Images or Videos
 * 3) Citations