Unit Outline

In this unit you will scan the horizon of emerging and disruptive technologies and be introduced to those most likely to become mainstream in the future such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual and Augmented Reality. You will learn about the functionality of new technologies, their operations, capability and how they are applied in industry, both locally and globally. The impact of new technology and its ethical implications will be explored through industry case studies. You will learn ways of developing strategies for implementing new technologies in the context of your discipline through a technology functionality investigation, developing an implementation plan, and participating in a peer review process. In conjunction with discipline theory, this unit builds on concepts of learning through practice by introducing you to: discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice. You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual1.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Envisage and analyse the potential impact of new technologies
2	Describe the functionality of selected emerging technologies
3	Discuss the need and use for emerging technologies in real world applications
4	Design and propose a staged implementation strategy for new industry applications

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To be determined.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Functionality Diagram	Week 4	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Case Study Report	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Implementation strategy (part a), and peer review (part b)	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Functionality Diagram

Task Description:

You will create a functional block diagram of an emerging technology that illustrates the features of its architecture and how it operates. Your diagram will be supported by a description of the technology’s functions, features, capabilities, and how the technology is applied.

Task Length:

Functionality Diagram (A4 page plus 500 - 700 word description)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the functionalities and features of an emerging technology	LO2
2	Explain the capabilities and application of technology in industry	LO3
3	Use visual representations to communicate ideas and information related to the impact of new technologies	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Case Study Report

Task Description:

You will investigate case studies that exemplify how emerging technologies are being evaluated to address current industry needs. Your report will include two evaluation frameworks to support explanation of: what the drivers for an emerging technology are, how the technology can be used, and any strategic implications of the emerging technology.

Task Length:

Maximum of 1000 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Investigate and analyse the impact of applying emerging technologies	LO1
2	Discuss the use of emerging technologies to meet industry needs	LO3
3	Explain the capabilities and functionalities of new technologies for industry	LO2
4	Propose strategic ideas for new industry applications	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Implementation strategy (part a), and peer review (part b)

Task Description:

Implementation strategy (part a), and peer review (part b)

Part A
Using case studies provided, you will develop an implementation strategy for an emerging technology. Your strategy will
1) set out the need for the new technology,
2) explain the technology’s capabilities and set out the stakeholder support needed for it to be implemented,
3) define the technological requirements and
4) outline any risks associated with the strategy and how you will measure success.

Part B
You will engage in a peer review process in which you will
1) submit your implementation strategy for peer review
2) Review and provide feedback on the implementation strategy of a peer.
3) Receive feedback on your own implementation strategy and respond to it.

Task Length:

Maximum 1000 words plus peer review process

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design and propose an implementation strategy for application in industry	LO4
2	Communicate ideas and information related to the impact of new technologies to meet industry needs	LO1, LO3
3	Explain the capabilities and functionalities of new technologies for industry	LO2
4	Propose strategic ideas for new industry applications based on feedback provided	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.