What other guidelines do you think we should use in our online communications and in working together on a team?

Management of IT and HCI

Assignment 1 – Exercise – Tips for Success and Being Professional

 

 

Evans Jones                                                           

 

Policies:

  • Submissions made through a means other than the A1 D2L Assignment Folder will be ignored and earn a 0.
  • Submissions without your name stated above earn a 0.
  • Submissions with the original questions and/or formatting removed from the file earn a 0.
  • Submissions without adequate references or acknowledgements will earn a discounted grade, potentially a 0.
  • Submissions that I cannot open or require a password will earn a 0.
  • Second chances might be requested at any time through D2L email and are awarded at the sole discretion of the instructor.

 

Success in This Course

 

Being successful in this course requires you to read the syllabus, understand its goals and requirements and plan to work accordingly. Once you plan your work, you need to implement the plan and keep up. You also need to follow best professional practices in achieving your goals. This exercise intends to aid you in being successful in this course and do so in a professional manner.

 

Readings for this assignment:

  • Course Syllabus
  • Class Schedule
  • The D2L Course Resources and Structure
  • Class Roster (D2L)
  • Course Reading Materials (D2L LMs) Readings ReadMe Files for this assignment and the other LMs
  • Communication Rules
  • J’s Policy on Plagiarism (in this Assignment)
  • Varied sources on the web linked into this assignment

 

Actions/Deliverables for this assignment:

  • Read as per above
  • Research what you read and other policies on plagiarism
  • Respond to this assignment within the file (leaving all questions and formatting intact)
  • Deliverable: Upload your response using the A1 Assignment Folder in D2L
  • Deliverable: Make entries on the Module 1 Discussion
  • Completion and grading options: All questions must be completed. When all are successfully completed, you will earn an A.

 

 

Q1 Required- 10 Points) Read the syllabus.

  • What questions do you have?
  • What are the goals of this course?
  • How do they align with your career goals?

 

Q2 Required- 10 Points) Review the class schedule to establish a plan to be successful in the class.

  • Describe how you plan to achieve the assignments on or before the due dates. By allocating 7-8 hrs. per week to study and finish all assignment.
  • Review your plan and comment on your confidence in being successful in this course. With the materials provided and the plan I have for completing my assignment on time, I have confidence that I will be successful in this course.
  • What questions and comments do you have?

 

Q3 Required- 10 Points) Review the D2L for the course. You will be using the assignment folders, learning modules, discussion, and email mostly.

  • What questions and comments do you have about D2L? None
  • Review the discussion tool for the Case Study and answer the following questions:
    • What is the due date for Case Study Team Formation?
    • What is the due date for the Case Study Plan?
    • What is the due date for the Case Study Checkpoint/Outline?

 

Q4 Required- 10 Points) Review the class roster in D2L. Locate classmates you know and can work with. Contact them by D2L email.

  • According to the syllabus, which assignments can/will you work in teams? A5 Case study
  • Since you can choose your own teammates, what comments do you have? I’ll make sure I choose the right teammate with the same goals as mine, whom we can work together as a team.

 

 

Q5 Required- 10 Points) Review the self- and team-assessment form for this course’s case study project.

  • Do you predict that you can provide an objective assessment on this form of
    • Your performance in this course? Yes
    • Your teammates performance in this course? Yes
    • Why or why not?
  • Given this form, describe your ideal teammate (without using any names): My ideal teammate for this course is the one who is willing to sacrifice his time and put effort to see the group project successful as I am.

 

  • Given this form, describe your most dreaded teammate (without using any names): My dreaded teammate is the one who does not contribute to the group, neither does he/she communicate to tender their reasons. I know sometimes we get busy with work and school, but communication is very important, especially when it comes to group project

 

Q6. Required 10 Points) OER Edition: Review the resources for the course linked from the LM1-ReadMe file.

  • Do you think the resources such as those prescribed will contribute to your success in this course?

Yes

  • Do you have questions or comments about having no textbook and relying on cost-free web resources?

No

 

  • Read the Wikipedia article on IT Management (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology_management). List and comments or questions on our use of this online resource: We will use it as a learning resource for acquiring knowledge and skills appropriate for IT managers to participate and contribute to:
  • Governing IT Resources
  • Managing IT Risks including Sourcing IT
  • Business-IT Alignment
  • IT Financial, Service and Configuration Management
  • Note that the cost-free, online resources are written from many perspectives. Please list any comments, questions, or concerns that you have about our course materials having many perspectives.
  • Finally, do a web search on “computer accessibility” and define what it is here and state in a paragraph the importance to the IT profession of making computers accessible.

 

 

Q7 Required- 10 Points) Review the Communication Rules for this course.

  • What questions do you have?

Do you have a certain office time students can meet you whenever they must?

Do these guidelines seem reasonable and helpful for interacting together professionally, especially on a team? yes

  • What other guidelines do you think we should use in our online communications and in working together on a team?