ITGS

ITGS: Information Technology in a Global Society


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**THE ITGS PROJECT:**
ITGS is the educational curse from the IB, its curriculum contains the following:


 * The ITGS curriculum may be divided up into three components: IT Systems, Areas of Impact, and Social and Ethical Issues.

The course is divided in the Internal and External Assignments:

Internal Assignment: ITGS Project
The Internal Assignement inspires students to analyze, identifying a daily basis problem and solve a social problem using IT systems. The project for ITGS is divided into criteria from A - F, these are explained below:

**Assessment Crieria: Obtained from CapitalComTech.Info**

 * **Criterion G** || Identifying the problem within a social context || **3 marks** ||
 * **Criterion H** || Analysis and feasibility study || **4 marks** ||
 * **Criterion I** || Planning and developing the chosen IT solution || **10 marks** ||
 * **Criterion J** || Testing and evaluating the solution || **6 marks** ||
 * **Criterion K** || Assessing the social significance of the product || **3 marks** ||
 * **Criterion L** || The product || **6 marks** ||
 * **Criterion M** || The log book || **3 marks** ||
 * || **Total** || **35 marks** ||

G Identifying the problem within a social context
If the problem is not set in a social context or the student does not identify a specific client or end­user(s), a mark of zero is awarded. ||
 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 0 || Level 1 is not achieved. ||
 * 1 || The student outlines the problem in a social context and identifies an end­-user. ||
 * 2 || The student describes the problem in a social context and identifies an end-­user. ||
 * 3 || The student describes the inadequacies of the present situation, describes the problem in a social context, and identifies an end­-user.

H Analysis and feasibility study
The student is expected to analyze two feasible and distinct IT approaches that address theproblem described in criterion G. Non­-IT approaches will not be considered. the problem. > //The description required for this mark is minimal; it is more important thatthese possible approaches are identified and this will be sufficient for theawarding of 1 mark.// || The student describes two distinct approaches with limited reference to the advantages and disadvantages. The student compares the advantages and disadvantages without describing the approaches. In this case the description is implicit within the comparison of the advantages and disadvantages. || in addition justifies the chosen solution. || the problem in criterion G. > //This again need not be exhaustive, but should be achievable by a student.// ||
 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 1 || The student identifies rather than describes two distinct approaches that address
 * 2 || Either approach outlined below will be sufficient to achieve the 2 marks.
 * or**
 * 3 || The student has used either of the approaches described above for 2 marks and
 * 4 || The student has justified a solution (as for 3 marks) and explained how it solves

Criterion I Planning and developing the chosen IT solution
The student should provide the following information related to the planning of the ITsolution. A maximum of 10 marks is available for this criterion. Each of the five areas listedbelow is marked independently. involved in the planning, making, implementation and testing of the product. This includes who does what, and when. || product, either as a storyboard or as detailed diagrams and screenshots from the product. || version) and described how it is used. || specif ications) and described how it is used. || required for a comprehensive solution to the problem. ||
 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 0-2 || The student has provided a detailed schedule of the events and processes
 * 0-2 || The student has provided visual evidence of the design and making of the
 * 0-2 || The student has described the software required (including title, company,
 * 0-2 || The student has described the hardware required (including model and
 * 0-2 || The student has described the source and/or collection of appropriate data

Criterion J Testing and evaluating the solution
These two types of testing are called beta testing and end­-user testing. The student is required to use the cycle: beta test, refine, beta test, refine, end-­user test, refine. For each stage of testing, the student must make appropriate revisions to the project, justifying the modifications. Evidence of the formal testing must appear in the appendix in the form of a questionnaire and responses from the testers. A mark of zero is awarded if there is no evidence of formal testing. If the f inal solution does not have any need for further improvement this is acceptable providing this has been explained by the student. N.B. There must be evidence of the questionnaire included to score marks in this criterion. Since the student works closely with the client throughout the development of the product and there are ongoing refinements, the first two testers should test for functionality, design and/or content. At least one testing should be done by a person qualified to test the product and the other testing may be done by an end­user. The client should be the third and final tester. This criterion should be marked using a “best fit” approach There is no refinement to the product. || There are two justified refinements. || The student justifies, using appropriate screenshots, two previously requested refinements and why no further refinements were implemented as the client states that the product needs no further improvement. The student has confirmation from the client that the product is finished and meets the requirements of criterion G. ||
 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 1 || The description of testing by one tester is sufficient f or 1 mark providing there is an explanation of why they are qualified to test the product.
 * 2 || As described above for 1 mark with the addition of a justified refinement. ||
 * 3 || The description of testing by two testers is sufficient for 3 marks providing there is an explanation of why they are qualified to test the product. There is one justified refinement. ||
 * 4 || As described above for 3 marks with one additional justified refinement. ||
 * 5 || The student describes testing by three qualified testers, one of which includes the end­user/ client explaining why they are qualified to test the product.
 * 6 || The student justifies, using appropriate screenshots, three changes to the product.
 * or**

Criterion K Assessing the social significance of the product

 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 0 || Level 1 is not achieved. ||
 * 1 || The student describes one social impact (observed or projected) of the project. ||
 * 2 || The student describes one observed and one projected social impact of the project. ||
 * 3 || The student explains one observed and one projected social impact of the project. ||

Criterion L The product
The product is submitted with the project report and the log book. If no product is submitted or the product is not a solution to the problem identified in criterion G, a mark of zero is awarded for this criterion. Marks will be awarded by reference to the product, together with visual evidence contained within the project report and the 8–10 screenshots with documentation contained in the appendices. A maximum of 6 marks is available for this criterion. Each of the three areas listed below is marked independently. ||
 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 0-2 || 2 marks are awarded if the product is technically fully functional. 1 mark is awarded if the product is partially functional. A mark of 0 is awarded if the product is not functional. ||
 * 0-2 || The product is appropriately designed. A mark of 0 is awarded if the product is not appropriately designed. ||
 * 0-2 || The student has developed a comprehensive solution for a complex task. A mark of 0 is awarded for a simple solution.

Criterion M The log book
The log book contains regular, dated entries from analyzing, planning, testing, implementing and evaluating the process and product. These include references for information, sketches and designs, evaluative comments and other appropriate entries recorded throughout the entire process from criterion G through K. || © International Baccalaureate Organization 2008
 * **Level** || **Descriptor** ||
 * 0 || Level 1 is not achieved. ||
 * 1 || The log book contains regular, dated entries recording what the student has done throughout the whole period when the project was developed. ||
 * 2-3 || The requirements for 1 mark are met and there is evidence from each of the five stages (analyzing, planning, testing, implementing and evaluating the process and product).

An example of an ITGS Project developed by "rampimpan" user from Youtube, all credits belong to her: media type="youtube" key="xIfrgfm0sEY" height="349" width="425" align="center"

Bibliography:

 * 1) ITGS Standard Level Curriculum obtained from: [] On May 26 / 2011
 * 2) ITGS Project Assessment Criteria Obtained from CapitalComTech.Info : [] On May 26 / 2011
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 * 11) (Video) rampimpam, ITGS Project, Obtained from [] In May 31 / 2011