Many businesses have problems that can be solved easily by introducing new or existing information technology solutions. The digital solutions can transform a business in terms of sales or enhance the organization's and the documentation of the business operations.
Your task is to identify a business related challenge that can be addressed or solved using an IT based solution. The problem should be clearly described and the client's current way of addressing the situation described. The problem description should include the current limitations the client is facing and detailed explanation of why you think an IT solution will be the best.
- Ensure that the key components of investigate stage are included in your investigate.
- Refer to previous investigate stage requirements, checklists and the feedback from your previous unit in investigate stage.
- Identify a unique, appropriate demanding IT solution for your client that you have not attempted before.
- Research should be about the product and other resources that can be part of the solution. The research should be supported with screenshots that focus on techniques but of not only the software you will use but other softwares of the kind.
Remember MYP moderation report below to improve your investigate work.
· Allow students more control over the style and content of their investigation.
· Encourage students to include more visual details in their research ( use screenshots, diagram, or graphs).
· Encourage students to analyse and reflect on the information collected which leads to formulating an appropriate design specification.
· Encourage students to explore and evaluate software and resources that could become part of their IT solutions.
Assessment Criteria.
Levels
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Task Specific Descriptor
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0
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The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below descriptors given below
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1-2
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The student states the problem. The student investigates the problem, collecting information from sources. The student lists some specifications.
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3-4
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The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance. The student investigates the problem, selecting and analyzing information from some acknowledged sources. The student describes a test to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
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5-6
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The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance. The student critically investigates the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate, acknowledged sources. The student describes detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
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Investigate
Checklist
Identify the problem
· I
have described the problem as I understood it.Identify the problem
· I have written an explanation on why the problem is important, relating it to my life.
· I have written an explanation on why the problem is important, relating it to society.
· I have written how and why solving this problem is relevant to the A.O.I.’s?
Develop
your Design Brief
· I
have written down a design brief: Explaining what I am going to do to solve the
problem. (a general statement of what I am going to make, why I am
going to make it, and for whom)
Research
· It is clear from my research notes what I have
learned more about the product to be developed.· I have researched on the skills and techniques required in the development of the product.
· Most of my research work is supported with screenshots, quotes, photos, and graphics that explains the different techniques and skills that can be applied while using the software in the product development. All graphics and screenshots are cited.
· I have clearly organised my research in a proper format. Paragraphs are used properly.
· I have clearly analysed and commented on most of the information researched.
· I have applied in-text referencing where possible.
· I have referred to at least four different types of resources in the investigation section.
· I have used supporting evidence such as quotes, photos, illustrations, and graphs and are referenced (cited) appropriately.
· I have undertaken a primary research by consulting an expert in the field of my investigation.
Design Specifications
· I
have concluded the investigation by formulating design specifications. I have
included a table of essential and desirable characteristics. I
have written down design specifications which my product/solution must meet.· I have designed and explained test(s) which I will use in order to test my finished product against my specifications.
· I have included references to the sources of information and a bibliography in proper format (APA) is attached at the end of the investigation section.
· I have formatted my bibliography using these tools (citationmachine.net , ebiblio.com., easybib.com.)
· I have included in the appendix all the interview or survey questions and their responses.
Design Specs Ideas
Design specs examples
http://mypct.isswiki.de/ct-9-technology/ct-9-lessons/world-cup-of-ideas-contest/design-brief-and-design-specification
http://mypct.isswiki.de/exemplary-design-cycle-elements/investigate
Design specs examples
http://mypct.isswiki.de/ct-9-technology/ct-9-lessons/world-cup-of-ideas-contest/design-brief-and-design-specification
http://mypct.isswiki.de/exemplary-design-cycle-elements/investigate
Other resources for references
1. More information on how to write your
investigatehttp://vsa-martin-yu.wikispaces.com/MYP+Year+9+Computer+Technology+~+Webpage+Design+(Dreamweaver+with+HTML+Editor)
http://www.globaljaya.net/secondary/IT/y9ct/MYP%20Docs/Investigation_Guide_9-10.pdf
Investigate sample 1: Grade the work
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbVkxKS09yRVFqdnc/edit?usp=sharing
Investigate sample 2: Grade the work
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbV2gycGRyeU5WM2c/edit?usp=sharing
Sample MYP Video Games Solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDCQZjgR3p4
Animation Solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgP9hmbK0Rg
Digital Video Solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygiDBGx9WIw
