Introduction to Digital Technologies (L/618/4176) Introduction To Web Development Assignment Brief Qualification ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Information and Digital Technologies (603/6569/9) Unit Reference Number L/618/4176 Unit Title Introduction to Digital Technologies RQF Level : 3 Number of Credits 5 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 600 hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 30 hours Unit Aims This units aims to provide an overview of the range of digital technologies available across different business sectors and environments. Learners will investigate the different areas and develop knowledge and understanding about the importance of digital technologies in today’s world.
Assignment Tasks Task 1 –Planning The Strategy You must produce a presentation, using presentation software, in which you will detail the key areas the ICT Manger should consider when developing the strategy in relation to recent technological advances and solutions.
The presentation should include:
explanation of the recent technological advances in computing suggestion for appropriate digital solutions to solve a problem explanation of the range of ICT related jobs the organisation may require in order to fulfil the strategy requirements now and in the future explanation of the transferrable skills that can be learnt from personal computing which could be utilised by the organisation Task 2 – The Digital Environment Components The ICT Manager wishes to know more on the range of hardware, software and network options that could be considered as part of the strategy.
Prepare a two-page proposal for the ICT Manager suggesting the types of options that could be considered.
The proposal should include:
An outline of types of hardware solutions An outline of types of software solutions A description of types of network solutions An assessment of advanced digital solutions that could be introduced Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must also include in your proposal:
an explanation of the benefits of using a network infrastructure for the charity for ICT management and support To gain a distinction grade you must also include in your proposal:
an evaluation on the impact that hardware has on the software being suggested in the proposal. Task 3 – Using Cloud Technologies The ICT Manager is considering the use of cloud technologies to replace all physical storage methods currently used across the organisation.
Prepare a two-page report for the ICT Manager, to include the following:
A description of the types of cloud systems that the charity could use An explanation of the benefits of using these cloud systems An assessment of the risks that need to be considered for the charity An explanation of security measures that may need to be implemented by the charity LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning outcomes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: Pass Merit Distinction
- Understand the evolution of computing and technology
1.1 Explain the recent technological advances in computing 1.2 Explain the range of information and communications technology (ICT)related jobs available
1.3 Explain the transferrable skills learnt from personal computing
1.4 Interpret a problem and find an appropriate digital solution
2. Understand the components of a digital environment
2.1 Outline types of hardware solutions used 2.2 Outline types of software solutions used
2.3 Describe types of networks available
2.4 Assess advanced digital solutions
2M1 Explain the benefits of using a network
infrastructure
2D1 Evaluate the impact that hardware has on software
Understand cloud based (internet) technologies 3.1 Describe the different types of cloud based technologies 3.2 Explain the benefits of cloud based technologies
3.3 Assess the risks of using cloud based technologies
3.4 Explain security measures for using cloud based technology
4.
Understand the importance of technology in society 4.1 Outline the use of technology in: Business Education Finance Manufacturing Health Medical Marketing 4M1 Explain the benefits of using technology for business processes
4D1 Analyse the impact that technology has had across industry sectors
Understand the implementation of new digital solutions 5.1 Outline the ICT project management process 5.2 Outline the development process
5.3 Explain the importance of production planning
5.4 Describe how hardware and software are codependant
5.5 Explain the use of programming