Your task is to research a disruptive/emerging/new technology or technology development with the aim of informing an audience who is not familiar with the technology. See module 3 to explore potential topics you could research for your assessment 2.
Select a topic from the following broader categories:
- A disruptive/emerging technology relevant to a particular area (i.e. health, finance, cyber security, gaming);
- A disruptive/emerging technology device;
- A disruptive/emerging application or piece of software; or
- A theoretical idea or concept for a disruptive/emerging technology.
Before you decide on a topic, it is important that you research it and ensure that there are enough details available to complete the requirements of the assessment. Review the report requirements and marking rubric below to understand the assessment criteria to ensure you pick an appropriate topic.
Make sure that you check the reliability of your reference before you use the information; generally, it is best to use information from reputable resources to complete your research. These resources can include: academic journals (which can be found in the library), textbooks, academic web sites, manufacturers web sites etc. All sources must be acknowledged in the reference sections of your submission. Module 3 activities will help you explore how to find suitable sources of information for your assessment 3.
All references should be presented in the Harvard Style of referencing. Refer to the Guide to Assignment Writing and Referencing in the Week 3 During Class Activities section for instructions on citing, and referencing information and preparing a bibliography. You will be assessed on the quality of your sources and the way you cite and reference the information you gather. Do not copy and paste information and ensure what you write is in your own words. The ability to conduct and reflect research is a fundamental professional skill that will be used in this and other units and when you enter the workforce.
You should discuss your topic with your practical teacher or lecturer (discuss in the online forums or in the relevant online sessions). Wherever possible try and pick a topic that it related to your chosen degree or specialization.
As mentioned above you will be produce a report presented via your WordPress website. The report should contain.
- Section 1 ‐ General information
- This section within your presentation should introduce your chosen topic. What is the purpose of technology you have chosen to present? Is the technology addressing a security issue? An equality issue? A poverty issue. The information that you provide here should be not contain technical jargon and should be appropriate for a non‐technical audience.
- Section 2 ‐ Technical and historical information
- The objective of this section is to outline historical information that relates to the technology development. What is the genesis of this technology development? Does it have origins from the Military/Research/Entertainment sectors?
- The objective of this section is also to inform a more technical audience about the specific technological components of your selected topic. You should define the technology, outlining its composition of relevant hardware and software. This section should not contain the same information that was presented in section 1, but rather expand on the information provided in a more technical manner.
- Section 3 – Impact of Technology
- This section should discuss and demonstrate how the technology will have an impact on society. What is the significance of the technology and how it will influence specific communities, larger society, or business? Reflect on the definition of disruptive and emerging technologies (module 3) to assert how and why your chosen topic is a disruptive or emerging technology. This section reflects your understanding of the technology and the context it will be used.
- Section 4 ‐ Reference section
- You should also add all the relevant references for the information and other content used within your presentation in a bibliography format. All references should be presented in the Harvard style of referencing.
Note: As this is an electronic document you are not bound to a physical A4 page instead you are creating an on‐screen document. Each students in SIT124 should have created a WordPress website for their assessment 1. Use this website to present your new technology report. As such you should not limit yourself to text and graphics as you will also be able to make use of multimedia context within your presentations. You should include audio, video and web links within your presentation.