Tasks for Module Two “Features of the IT Industry” | ||||
| Task of Unit 4 | Task of Unit 5 | Task of Unit 6 | Module Task (CPA) |
Description | Presentation on 10 SDLC models | Simulation of Product Release Conference | Analysis of IT Corporate Cultures | Competitive Products Analysis |
Requirements | 1) Prepare a 5-mins presentation describing one SDLC model. 2) Using graphs and charts as visual aids. 3) Work with your group members. | 1) Prepare a 10-mins presentation introducing a new IT product. 2) Stress the core features of the product. 3) Each group member present one key feature. | 1) Prepare a 10-mins presentation on Corporate Culture Analysis. 2) Research on the corporate culture of one IT company from five aspects. 3) Group collaboration. | 1) Prepare a 15-mins presentation on product analysis. 2) Compare and contrast 3 brands of one type of IT product. 3) Discuss on good designs. 4) Come up with your own opinions on IT product design and development. |
Assessment | 1) Clear and fluent description of the SDLC model. 2) Proper use of professional terms. 3) Charts and graphs are clear and well designed. | 1) Clear and fluent description of product features. 2) Proper use of professional terms and language patterns. 3) Core features of a product can be demonstrated lively. | 1) Clear and fluent description of the organization and its culture. 2) Proper use of professional terms. 3) Can relate corporate culture with its products. | 1) Clear and fluent description of product features and functions. 2) Analysis is logical and convincing. 3) Presentation skills are well demonstrated. 4) Good group cooperation and collaboration. |
Professional Knowledge & Skills | Be familiar with the concept of SDLC and 10 SDLC models. | Get to know different types of product features. | Get to know the concept of corporate culture and different types of cultures. Understand how to research on an organization through its website. | Combination knowledge and skills from unit 4 to unit 6. |
Communicative Skills | Describing process with chart and graphs. | Express product features in English. Understand language patterns when presenting a product. | Terms used to express corporate culture. Be able to talk about positive and negative corporate cultures. | Combination knowledge and skills from unit 4 to unit 6. |