world wide networking university of wollongong 2008 assessment guide

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SISAT School of Information Systems and Technology

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IACT303/MCS9303

World Wide Networking

Spring Session 2008 (Wollongong Campus)

Assessment Guide and Marking Criteria

IACT303/ISIT903 Assessment Guide and Marking Criteria 1

1. Tutorial Participation - Weekly (10%) Instructions: Weekly tutorials will consist of small group exercises, readings and discussions. Students are required to read the recommended articles from the reading list PRIOR to attending the tutorials. Participation marks will ONLY be awarded to students who have contributed to the discussions related to the readings each week. Students will be assessed by the following criteria:

• Frequency of contribution that have been made throughout the session • The relevance and significance of the contribution • The accuracy the issue being addressed • Precise and clear presentation

In addition to this, some materials will be placed on the UOW e-learning space and/or the closed reserve within the library. Students are also encouraged to use the library catalogue and databases to locate additional readings.


2. Literature Review – Individual (10%) Report Due: Softcopy Wednesday Week 5 (20th August) AND Hardcopy Week 5 tutorial Length: 1500 Words Task You are required to conduct a systematic literature review on online educational environments and a comparative analysis of different online educational environments. Method Carry out an extensive research on online educational environments, providing detailed background studies and discussion (i.e. current trends, supporting technologies benefits, issues, challenges, etc). You will also need to identify at least 3 different online educational environments, providing details (purposes, features, functionalities, etc.) and compare them in an analytical manner. You should support your analysis with related literature. Suggested questions to attempt when comparing the online educational environments: - What makes the system effective? - What types of information are provided? Why? - What are the benefits to the users? Use the marking criteria of the assessment to ensure that you cover the requirements of this task. Suggested Readings:

1. Craig, E.M. 2007, ‘Changing paradigms: managed learning environments and Web 2.0’, Campus - Wide Information Systems, vol. 24 no. 3, pp. 152-161 (Subject Electronic Readings).

2. Appana, S. 2008, ‘A Review of Benefits and Limitations of Online Learning in the Context of the Student, the Instructor, and the Tenured Faculty’, International Journal on ELearning, vol.7, no.1, pp. 5-22 (Proquest5000 database).


Marking Criteria Literature Review – Online Educational Environment

Component Good Pass Poor Comment Literature Review (6) Focused position statement in introduction

Key issues identified and discussed Current trends Supporting technologies Practical considerations Benefits/Issues Challenges Comparative analysis of existing online educational systems

Appropriate statement of conclusion which reiterates the main line of argument in discussion

Depth of Literature Review Logical development of argument Explicit on question throughout Relevant facts and supporting argument

Critical evaluation of evidence Use of Source Material (2) Originality Consistent referencing style Relevant scholarly material Presentation and Style (2) Grammar & spelling Quality of writing Professional template used (title page, contents page, headings, tables and diagrams)

Length/word limit Total Mark


3. Web Design Project – Group work (40%) Instructions: • 4 or 5 in a group - Your tutor will use their discretion if class sizes are uneven. - Students are not permitted to do this work “alone”. Learn to utilise one another’s strengths. Division of labour, delegation, and team work is essential in industry. • The assessment is divided into 3 parts. Main Question You are required to develop a NEW educational website for academic/training staff to conduct and students to participate in learning activities in an online environment. Your website may be for any educational context (e.g. high school, university, industry training). Method Please include all of the submitted files (including design consideration report) in a folder named as: “group_name”

The web application will be tested under the path: http://localhost/ group_name /default.htm Please compress the program components using winzip/winrar software. The compressed file should be named as:

group_name.zip/rar Additional Notes Marks are awarded equally to each member in the same group regardless of work distribution. In the event of any grievance, students should highlight the problem to their respective tutors at least 1 week before the assignment due date. Marks will then be awarded accordingly. *Teamwork and cooperation is important in any group project. Any internal problem should be effectively dealt with within the group and the above mentioned should be avoided.


a. Project Design Consideration (15%) Report Due: Softcopy Wednesday Week 11 (8th October) AND Hardcopy Week 11 tutorial Length: 2000-3000 Words Task The intention of this assignment is to build upon your previous literature review to produce a detailed document describing the construction and maintenance of a proposed online educational environment. Method You are required to write a report on the design considerations of your proposed website. Based on your previous individual literature review, you are also required to conduct a further comparative analysis on current online educational environments with the website which your group will be designing. Your report will include the proposal (i.e. identify target audience), related literature research on why your educational website is needed and why it is important. Your report will also include the information architecture, content management plan, screenshots, and how information is presented on your website. You are also required to attach a “task distribution list” with the report. Use the marking criteria of the assessment to ensure that you cover the requirements of this task. Refer to the lecture notes and additional readings for discussions on the design considerations of a website.


Marking Criteria Design Consideration Report

Component Good Pass Poor Comment Proposal (3) Title of Website Relevant Literature Objectives clearly set Target audience identified Comparison with existing environments

Design Consideration (6) Detailed analysis of site functionalities

Design Metaphor Information architecture and supporting technologies

Site map skeleton Content Management Plan (Types of content and how they will be organized)

Innovative designs, thoughts and contents

Use of Source Material (3) Originality Consistent referencing style Relevant scholarly material Presentation and Style (3) Grammar & spelling Quality of writing Professional template used (title page, contents page, headings, tables and diagrams)

Length/word limit Total Mark


b. Website Implementation (15%) Due: Wednesday Week 11 (8th October) Task You are required to develop a NEW educational website for academic/training staff to conduct and students to participate in learning activities in an online environment. Method Using web languages and technologies, your group will implement a website which should follow the design considerations stated in your previous report. You are also encouraged to use web-editing software (e.g. MS Frontpage, Macromedia Dreamweaver, etc.) If you are not familiar with web programming, there are many related books available from the library. To design a Web site, please consider: 1. The title of the Web site 2. The objectives of the site 3. The target audience 4. Personality and tone of your Web site 5. Current mindset of your target audience 6. You should try to gain insight from your key target audience


Marking Criteria

Website Implementation

Component Good Pass Poor Comment Design & Presentation of web site (7)

Title of Website Clear objectives Consistency in interface design Easy and clear navigation No missing links, did everything work/load?

How quickly did the site load? Readability (use of colour, fonts, graphics and layout)

Visual Personality Well-structured site map Practical Considerations (5) Were the site functionalities in line with the objectives set?

Did the website fulfil the requirements of an online educational system?

Was the content used appropriate for the site?

Commercial Considerations (3) Innovativeness Competitiveness Technologies used Was there any support provided (i.e. “Help” section, contacts, etc)


c. Seminar Presentation (10%) Due: Weeks 11-13 Instructions • Time limit: 15 minutes speaking + questions • Ensure your group book audio-visual equipment with CEDIR in advance of your seminar presentation. Do not assume that another group presenting on the same day will take care of this. • Visual Aids: Powerpoint, Handouts Task Based on your group’s design consideration report and implemented website, you need to put together a presentation which you would deliver to the educational institution, detailing the implementation plans and illustrating the website’s features and functions. Method • Your presentation will include the information architecture, content management and how the proposed features/functionalities work on your site. • Your presentation should also cover related literature research so as to convince your audience on why your online education website is needed and how it benefits both students and academic staff. • Make sure you choose an appropriate template for your presentation. If you are not familiar with Powerpoint, then make sure you enhance your skills ASAP. • Practise your oral and presentation skills. Rehearse with your group members to ensure that you keep within the time limit.



Marking Criteria Seminar Presentation

Component Good Pass Poor Comment Seminar Content (4) Objectives/Target audience identified

Comparison with existing systems Design Metaphor Site Functionalities Available Content “Walkthrough” Why is it commercially viable? Presentation (4) Oral communication skills Clarity All members contributed Was the audience convinced? Level of audience involvement Speakers look professional Level of slide development Time limit adhered Response to questions Visual Aids (2) Seminar Outline Professional Template Use of statistics, graphs, quotes Handouts provided Total Mark

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