Course Title: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2021

Class Number: 1050

Class Section: MST1

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Course Code: COSC6224C

Course Title: Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4403 - Certificate IV in Information Technology

Course Contact: Val Christou

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5076

Course Contact Email: val.christou@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Leader: Aminul Islam

Email: aminul.islam@rmit.edu.au

Phone: +613 9925 0423

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

 

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify emerging technologies and practices in the ICT sector and evaluate their potential impact on organisational practices.

 

It applies to individuals who work across a wide range of information technology (IT) areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

Element:

1. Identify emerging technologies and practices in IT

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Access sources of information on emerging technologies and practices in the IT industry

1.2 Identify and document emerging technologies and practices relevant to organisational context

Element:

2. Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and practices

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate features and functions of emerging technologies and practices to determine advantages and disadvantages relevant to organisational context

2.2 Assess and document potential impacts of emerging technologies and practices on current organisational technologies and practices

2.3 Seek and obtain feedback from organisational representative on assessment of impact of emerging technologies and practices and incorporate feedback into report

Element:

3. Develop strategies to prepare for emerging technologies and practices

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate features and functions of emerging technologies and practices to determine advantages and disadvantages relevant to organisational context

2.2 Assess and document potential impacts of emerging technologies and practices on current organisational technologies and practices

2.3 Seek and obtain feedback from organisational representative on assessment of impact of emerging technologies and practices and incorporate feedback into report


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course on a variety of topics as shown in the teaching schedule.   This may include self-paced and collaborative classroom activities such as:  

  • Practice exercises
  • Challenges 
  • Problem solving
  • Project work
  • Quizzes
  • Discussion
  We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities as each week builds on the next.


Teaching Schedule

Course Schedule: Semester 2, 2021

Week

Topic

Readings and Activities

Assessment

Week 1

07 July  2021

Face-to-Face Learning

Introduction to Cert IV IT Traineeship Program, includes -

• Course requirements
• Course support documents
• Course Canvass access
• Accuracy of enrolment
• Assessment requirements/Cover Sheets
• Reminder re Plagiarism
• Reminder re submission requirements
• Getting help

Introduction to :

  • Emerging Technologies

Reading :

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Open Source Projects

Activity :

  • Discussion - Emerging Technologies
  • Work on Assessment Task1 - Identify Emerging Technologies

 

Week 2

14 July  2021

Blended Learning

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Fourth Industrial Revolution

Reading :

  • Fourth Industrial Revolution

Activity :

  • Discussion - Fourth Industrial Revolution
  • Work on Assessment Task1 - Identify Emerging Technologies

Assessment Task1

Due Date : 18 July 2021

  • First submission closed after due date
  • Feedback provided within 1 week
  • Email must be received by 5pm Friday 16 July 2021 if extension is required of up to 1 week only
  • Re-submission by 11:59pm   Sunday 05 September 2021

Week 3

21 July  2021
Face-to-Face Learning

  • SWOT Analysis
  • AI
  • Serverless Computing
  • Cloud Computing

Reading :

  • SWOT Analysis, AI, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing

Activity :

  • Discussion - IoT, AI, Serverless Computing, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud Computing
  • Work on Assessment Task2 - Evaluate Emerging Technologies
 

Week 4

28 July  2021

Blended Learning

  • IoT
  • Big Data
  • Robotic Process Automation
  • Digital Currency

Reading :

  • IoT, Big Data, Robotic Process Automation, Digital Currency

Activity :

  • Discussion - IoT, Big Data, Robotic Process Automation, Digital Currency
  • Work on Assessment Task2 - Evaluate Emerging Technologies
 

Week 5

04 August  2021

Face-to-Face Learning

Review :

  • Emerging Technologies

 

Reading :

  • IoT, Big Data, Robotic Process Automation

Activity :

  • Discussion - IoT, Big Data, Robotic Process Automation
  • Work on Assessment Task2 - Evaluate Emerging Technologies

Assessment Task2

Due Date : 08 August 2021

  • First submission closed after due date
  • Feedback provided within 1 week
  • Email must be received by 5pm Friday 06 August 2021 if extension is required of up to 1 week only
  • Re-submission by 11:59pm   Sunday 05 September 2021

Week 6

11 August  2021

Blended Learning

 

  • Strategic planning

Reading :

  • Strategic planning

Activity :

  • Discussion - Strategic planning
  • Work on Assessment Task3 - Emerging Technologies Impact

 

Week 7

18 August  2021

Face-to-Face Learning

 

  • Emerging Technologies Impact

Reading :

  • Automated Greenhouse

Activity :

  • Discussion - Strategic planning
  • Work on Assessment Task3 - Emerging Technologies Impact

Assessment Task3

Due Date : 22 August 2021

  • First submission closed after due date
  • Feedback provided within 1 week
  • Email must be received by 5pm Friday 20 August  2021 if extension is required of up to 1 week only
  • Re-submission by 11:59pm   Sunday 05 September 2021

Extension Request Form :

Application for extension of time to submit assessment work

For each Assessment Task :

  • Re-submissions for all assessments by 11:59pm Sunday 05 September 2021
  • Use feedback to fix up assessments for re-submissions 
  • If no submission is received by the due date this is counted as the first submission
  • Only ONE re-submission allowed
  • NO EXTENSIONS for re-submission allowed


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You will need a desktop computer or a laptop to work on learning activities and assessment tasks outside the classroom.   You may also refer to various media, websites, textbooks and e-books as indicated in Canvas or advised by your class Teacher.


Overview of Assessment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit; including evidence of the ability to:

  • Describe and evaluate purpose, features, attributes and potential applications of:
  • three emerging technologies
  • three emerging practices in the ICT sector
  • Develop a strategy to respond to each of the three emerging technologies and three emerging practices, including:
  • potential organisational opportunities and threats resulting from the emerging technology and practice
  • likely impact on current organisational technologies and practices
  • objectives of the organisation in responding to the emerging technology or practice
  • changes required in order to achieve intended objectives of the organisation
  • considerations for how to implement the changes required

 

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:

  • Research approaches for emerging technologies and practices in the ICT sector and their potential impact on current technologies and practices
  • Technology implementation planning methods
  • Organisational technologies and practices

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in an ICT working environment or workplace. This includes access to:

  • Organisational representative

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task1 - Identify Emerging Technologies

This practical assessment task is the first of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to identify emerging technologies and practices in the ICT sector.

Assessment Task2 - Evaluate Emerging Technologies

This practical assessment task is the first of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and practices.

Assessment Task3 - Emerging Technologies Impact

This practical assessment task is the first of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to develop strategies to prepare for emerging technologies and practices.

 


Assessment Matrix

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Emerging Technologies

Assessment

Task 2: Emerging Technologies and Practices

Assessment

Task 3: Emerging Practices

1. Identify emerging technologies and practices in IT

1.1 Access sources of information on emerging technologies and practices in the IT industry

Part 1

 

 

1.2 Identify and document emerging technologies and practices relevant to organisational context

Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

 

 

2. Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and practices

2.1 Evaluate features and functions of emerging technologies and practices to determine advantages and disadvantages relevant to organisational context

 

Part 1

 

2.2 Assess and document potential impacts of emerging technologies and practices on current organisational technologies and practices

 

Part 2, Part 3

 

2.3 Seek and obtain feedback from organisational representative on assessment of impact of emerging technologies and practices and incorporate feedback into report

 

Part 3

 

3. Develop strategies to prepare for emerging technologies and practices

3.1 Develop and document strategies to prepare organisation for impacts of emerging technology and practices

 

 

Part 1, Part 2

3.2 Identify and document changes to organisational technologies and practices required based on strategies to determine organisational response

 

 

Part 2

3.3 Seek and obtain feedback from organisational representative on strategy and organisational response from organisation and incorporate feedback into strategy and organisational response

 

 

Part 2

Other Information

Submission Requirements

You should:

  • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via CANVAS.
  • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
  • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work.
  • Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
  • Projects must be submitted via Canvas.

Late Submission Procedures

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance-based assessment is completed by the due dates. 
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.

More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf

Special Consideration Procedures

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination

More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Online special consideration link: https://specon.rmit.edu.au/specon/

Re-submissions

If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task, you will be allowed one re-submission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission. 

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Adjustments to Assessment

In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website.

More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

Marking Guide (Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment):

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.

CA       Competency Achieved

NYC    Not Yet Competent

DNS    Did Not Submit for assessment

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