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Foundations of Information Technology
Learning Outcome 1: Describe the role of information technology in the workplace and in personal use.
Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate a knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, databases, web browser technology and web authorizing systems.
Learning Outcome 3: Discuss various business information systems.
Learning Outcome 4: Demonstrate understanding of the process of business information system development; including problem identification, analysis, design, implementation, and testing.
Assessment Description
Student are required to create a report and video presentation: Students pre-record videos (15%) and formal report (25%) of assigned topics covered in the unit to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. Topics include pervasive nature of IT, developments in hardware/ software, Big Data, Data Analytics, Software Development, etc.
A 10-minute video presentation followed by a Report of 3000 words (±10%). Students must form the groups of 3-4 students and one member submits the report and presentation on behalf of the group. The presentation should be recorded with detailed explanations of the selected Topic. See below instructions for more details
INSTRUCTION: This unit introduces students to the field of information technology. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical application of basic aspects of information technology and their relevance to 21st century business operations.
The unit starts on a global scale in the e-world of the Internet before visiting the micro-world of computer hardware, operating systems, and software tools for productivity, creativity, and information processing.
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E.g Topics include:
Pervasive nature of IT,
Developments in hardware/software,
Big Data,
Data Analytics,
Software Development, etc.
HOW TO PRESENT YOUR ASSIGNMENT / SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Students should develop a presentation and video as specified above.
Format: First, students should prepare presentation, then record it. They are free to use whatever techniques or equipment they chose to generate the video content; however, a submitted video can be watched under a general video player such as VLC or QuickTime. The running time needs to be about 10 minutes, no less than 9 and no more than 12 minutes.
The report content will comprise of the following sections: (3000 words ±10%)
Title page: this must contain the title of the report (e.g. ‘Project Plan for Acme Airlines'), names and student numbers of each group member, unit name, unit number and date of submission.
Table of contents (TOC): ideally, but not necessarily, constructed using the hyperlink functions in Word. Lists of figures and tables are not required.
Executive summary: an executive summary provides an overview of the ENTIRE report. It is NOT an introduction section. It is NOT a background section. The purpose of an executive summary is to provide an understanding of the Project plan without having to read the complete report. Ideally, half to on page in length (but no longer), the executive summary will contain a summary sentence or two on each section of the report; reporting on process (what the group did - e.g. a SWOT analysis), content (what the group found - e.g. ‘there were two major strengths and three major threats identified' ) and outcomes (what the group determined should happen - e.g. ‘a new targeting strategy was recommended'). Do not use headings or titles in the executive summary; it should be written in essay narrative format and read seamlessly.
Introduction: the introduction informs the reader of the aims and methods the group will use in the project. It also defines the scope of the project (what is included and what is not). Whilst it may mention the chosen organisation by name, the introduction DOES NOT talk in detail about the chosen organisation or its industry.
Background and Report situation: a background and report situation section informs that reader of the context to the project. Here the organisation and its industry are described.
Information about the organisation's past and present project performance is presented along with any notes about major milestones in its Project history. It is easy to ‘go overboard' with this section and consume much wordcount; one page is all that's needed to set the scene for your Project plan project.
More, in this and other sections, too many students often over-rely on company websites. Most times, these websites present an organisation's promotions (advertising) or opinions masquerading as facts. Because of the convenience and profusion of this type of information, it is too easy for students to ignore the authoritative sources of data that can be reached through AIH library databases: however, the use of AIH library databases is the way to higher marks!
SWOT analysis: Mapped out as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The SWOT analysis forms the basis for Project objectives and strategies.
Conclusions: through logical reasoning, this section should summarise how the Project objectives and subsequent strategies offer feasible, suitable and acceptable solutions to the Project issues generated by the analysis.
List of references: this should be formatted in Harvard style.