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Computer
‘Wiz Kid’ Takes Over the Law Office! |
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Computer Engineering, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation,
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Evaluation:
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Part of 70% |
Part of 30% |
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· New hardware and software technologies are changing the way we live and work. The efficiency of hardware, operating systems, and software development have a major impact on business, industry, education, and entertainment. ·
You will use the knowledge and skills acquired
in your Computer Engineering course and your Cooperative Education placement
to demonstrate your understanding of the structure, function, and identity of
current hardware and software products, and to describe various computer networks
and operating systems. You will investigate and research the effectiveness of
current hardware and software products being used in a small computer
environment. You will provide information regarding the advantages and
disadvantages of a computer network versus a stand-alone computer system and recommend
that the information technology department at the placement either upgrade or
replace the existing computer system. |
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Evaluation Strategies and Scoring Tools
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Evaluation Strategies |
Scoring Tools |
Expectations |
Achievement Chart |
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70% |
Assignment: Computer Wiz Kid Takes Over Office |
Rubric |
TFV.01, TF1.01, 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 1.07, TF1.08–1.11, TV.02,
TFV.03, SPV.01, SP1.01–1.15, SPV.02, .03, .04 |
K/U, T, C, A |
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30% |
Presentation:
Computer Wiz Kid Takes Over Office |
Rubric |
TFV.01, TF1.01, 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 1.07, TF1.08–1.11, TV.02,
TFV.03, SPV.01, SP1.01–1.15, SPV.02, .03, .04 |
K/U, T, C, A |
Teacher Notes
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· Discuss the handouts with the student: - Business Report Writing (Think Literacy, pp. 140 - 149); - Oral Presentation Guideline (Think Literacy, pp. 194 - 196); - Data Gathering; - Effective Presentation Skills (Think Literacy, p. 196). · Review assessment and evaluation strategies and scoring tools with the student. · Provide opportunities during class time to work on the assignment. ·
Regularly meet with the student to assess
progress (see Teacher/Student Conference Checklist). |
Task: Computer ‘Wiz Kid’ Takes
Over Law Office
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Student Notes
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At your placement, you
observe and take on many roles, including computer communications
practitioner, information systems analyst, data analyst, and programmer or analyst.
Each of these roles provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to
complete this assignment. Part A: Research ·
Interview the
lawyers, the support staff, a receptionist and a law clerk to determine the
needs and wants of the firm’s employees. ·
Analyse and
identify the current operating systems, hardware, software applications,
Internet, email service and assess/identify future needs of the law office. Part B: Report
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Prepare a
report that is based on the facts and information identified through your
research. ·
In your report,
include: -
recommendations
to upgrade the existing system that will improve the effectiveness of the
current network requirements. Include a database, file storage, Internet,
email, and network system. -
a cost
analysis showing the equipment, peripherals, and software to replace all
existing equipment with new equipment including operating system, hardware,
and software (database, Internet, email). -
an estimate of
the amount of time required to have a new system installed. ·
Prepare a
title page for your report, table of contents and a hand-out copy of your
slide show. Part C: Visual and Oral Presentation
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Create an
electronic presentation of your research findings that includes charts, graphs,
and appropriate slide transitions. Include the information from Part A of
this assignment. ·
Show the
presentation to your teacher and your placement supervisor. Your presentation
should be no longer than 20 minutes. |
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Meet with your teacher on identified dates to focus on
progress to date. ·
Use the handouts provided by your teacher to guide your
written report and presentation. ·
Make the report professional looking by organizing it and
edit it. Place the report in a three-ring binder. |
Teacher/Student Conference
(Assessment for Computer ‘Wiz Kid’ Takes Over Law Office)
Student Name: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________
Checklist for Part A: Written Component
‘ Submitted draft outline of written portion
‘ Identified resources used
‘ Demonstrated related course expectations
‘ Addressed most categories of plan
‘ Discussed missing elements
‘ Used subtitles to divide information
‘ Addressed most questions in each section
‘ Made reference to placement
‘ Analysed and identified current operating systems, hardware, software applications, Internet, and email service
‘ Assessed and identified future needs of law office
‘ Interviewed staff to determine needs and wants of firm’s employees
‘ Made recommendations to upgrade existing system
‘ Made recommendations for database, file storage, Internet, email and network system
‘ Included cost analysis to show new equipment, including operating system, hardware and software
‘ Presented estimate of time required to have a new system installed
‘ Completed a discussion of assessment and evaluation of written component
‘ Identified next step(s) to be taken
Checklist for Part B: Visual Component
‘ Submitted/discussed draft plan (including charts, graphs and appropriate slide transitions)
‘ Started to collect/organize information
‘ Highlighted key activities of research findings using presentation software
‘ Completed discussion of assessment and evaluation of visual component
Checklist for Part C: Oral Presentation Component
‘ Submitted draft plan (how will student present)
‘ Demonstrated effective presentation skills
‘ Practised, refined, rehearsed presentation
‘ Completed discussion of assessment and evaluation of oral presentation component
What audio/visual equipment do you require for your presentation?
‘ Overhead projector
‘ Computer
‘ (CTX) machine
‘ VHS
‘ DVD/CD Player
‘ Television
‘ Radio
Suggestions/Comments by Teacher/Student:
Student’s Initials ______________
Teacher’s Initials ______________
Data Gathering
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Existing System
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Updated System
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New System
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Comments
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Hardware
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Operating System
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Software
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Network
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Internet
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Email
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Database
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File Management
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Other Information
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