GESTS01X FINAL OUTPUT

The Final Output for this AY 2022-2023 Third Term is about the modification of an already existing
technology. Please carefully read the instructions below.

Objectives:

At the end of the semester, learners are expected to:

a. Name a widely used technology that has a huge impact in society;

b. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of this technology;
c. Determine possible modifications of the technology for it to perform and be used more;
d. Determine the feasibility of the modification they made;
e. Value the importance of learning to contribute to the development of science and technology
for society.

Instructions:

1. Kindly form groups of 5-7 members. Assign a leader for your group.
2. The leaders will update the Final Output.
3. Think of a widely used technology today that has a huge impact on society. You may use your
written work 1 as a reference and identify the following:
A. Its impact on society
B. Its common features and the function of each
C. Advantages and disadvantages
D. Problems that may arise because of its disadvantages.
4. Based on the problems identified, how will you address and solve them? Use the factors below
to answer:

A. Modifications that could be made- Which features should be modified? Why?

B. What will be the impact of the modification?

C. Is the modification feasible? Are the resources in the country enough? Is it possible to be made
within 5 years?

5. Each group will submit a written report about this and will also present it live. Please us ethe
format below for the paper to be submitted:
A. Name of technology

Ex: Smartphone

B. Its Impact to Society (explain in 3-5 sentences)

Ex: Smartphones are widely used nowadays. It is used for communication and news information.

C. Common/ Important Features of the Technology (list at least 5)

Ex:
 FEATURES FUNCTIONS
Short Message Service o send and receive text messages over a 2G,
3G, 4G, or 5G network

D. Advantages and Disadvantages (list at least 3 in each)

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

Problems Caused by Its Disadvantages (enumerate at least 3 them and explain why)

1.
2.
3.
E. Possible Modifications to be Made

Ex:

FEATURES FUNCTIONS MODIFICATIONS

Short Message Service To send and receive text add a schedule to send the
messages over a 2G, 3G, 4G, or message feature in SMS
5G network

Impact of the Modification to be Made: (enumerate at least 3 and explain)

1. It will help people schedule messages they need to send. They can type it in advance and
schedule the day and time it will be sent to the recipients.
2.
3.

F. Feasibility of the Modification Made (explain the possibility of the modification to be done within 10
years, enumerate the resources needed, and your target ma)

G. Conclusion

 Give a summary of your output in 3-5 sentences.

 Show a picture on how the modified technology would look like. You may draw using any app
and attach a picture.

At the bottom part of the file, please include the names of the members of the group. The assigned
leader will include in the file the names and the tasks done by each member of the group, including the
absences during your sessions/ meetings.

6. Name your file as STS_FO_Group #.

Ex: STS_FO_Group 1

Rubric for Grading the paper to be submitted:

Tentative due date:

Total Score: 10

Criteria Score
3 2 1
Identification At least three different Only two Only one or no
Disadvantages/ disadvantages and disadvantages/ disadvantages/
problems of the problems were problems were problems were
technology identified, and each enumerated and enumerated.
was thoroughly explained It lacks explanations.
explained.
Creativity of the Modifications made Only two of the Modifications made
Modification made show uniqueness and modifications made were not explained
were able to solve gaps were thoroughly well.
in technology. explained and were
able to solve the gaps
in the technology.
Individual Contribution The student is always The student has one to The student has three
present during two absences in to four absences in
collaborative work/ collaborative work/ their meetings/
meeting and shares meeting and shares sessions.
ideas with the group. ideas with the group.
Time Management The group submitted
their work on or before
the deadline.

Rubric for Grading the Group Presentation

Total core: 7

Criteria Score
Organization 3 2 1
There is a logical The sequence of
sequence of information is vague
Information. and random.
Content Knowledge Reporters were able to Reporters can answer Reporters cannot
based from Feasibility explain thoroughly the with ease but cannot answer confidently and
of the Modifications feasibility of their elaborate much on the can only answer
made modifications and were concept of rudimentary questions.
able to defend their modification.
stand.
Individual Contribution The student is always The student has
responding to answered one or twice
questions asked. during the group
presentation.