ITGS Project

What is it? Find a problem Solve the problem by creating a product Documentation log book report Timeline: Now until the end of March

Project components Product Report Log book

Product Must solve an actual problem Includes at least three different IT skills multimedia and graphics web design networking office productivity (e.g. spreadsheets) etc.

Report 2,000 – 2,500 words ~ 4-5 pages single-spaced Follows assessment criteria outline (next slide) Includes screenshots, graphics, and/or other visual documentation Weekly or bi-weekly deadlines

Report Outline I. Identifying the problem within a social context II. Analysis and feasibility study III. Planning and developing the chosen IT solution IV. Testing and evaluating the solution V. Assessing the social significance of the product

Log Book Maintained and assessed (checked) throughout your project Dated entries Ideas Sketches, designs Comments Screenshots Crossings out

What do you do now? By the end of Thursday, have a problem ready. Examples: The Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless wishes to promote its services. The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing has difficulty managing all the applications (hardcopies). Students and teachers at W&L print too much! Excessive automobile traffic at the front of W&L in the morning. Junkyards are piling up with used computer equipment