Critically evaluate a range of digital technologies

Assessment Information/Brief 2024-25

Module title: Technology Innovation

CRN 59125

Level 6

Assessment title: Digital Artefact

Weighting within module

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Submission deadline date and time

This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark.

The submission deadline is - by no later than 16:00. Any submission received after 16:00 (even if only by a few seconds will be considered as late).

For coursework assessments only: students with a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) or Carer Support Plan should check your plan to see if an extension to this submission date has been agreed.

How to submit

You should submit your assessment using the BB submission tool. The exact content will depend on your digital artefact. You are able to submit multiple files if you have included elements such as video, animation in your work. If your submission is a website you should include the URL and also a pdf showing the pages on the date of submission.

Students will also attend a presentation session on - where they will show their artefact and answer questions about it. The schedule for this will be provided on Blackboard.

You should include a statement identifying any Generative AI tools that have been used in your work.

Assessment task details and instructions

This assessment is a piece of research identifying an innovative technology solution to a business problem. Your solution should use one or more technologies selected from the module topics. The business problem that you select may be one of your own choosing, or one that is related to those we have discussed in the taught sessions:

• Healthcare applications
• Manufacturing and the supply chain
• Sport
• Educational applications

The work should be presented as a digital artefact which is either:

1. A Website or
2. A Research Poster

You should be creative in your work and are encouraged to include at least one of the following to illustrate your research and / or solution:

• Infographic
• Short Animation – this can be developed using Generative AI
• Short video – you can shoot this using your phone
• Generative AI image e.g. from Midjourney Guidance on these is provided in the seminar sessions.

What should be included?

1. Introduction that sets out the problem that you are addressing
2. Explanation of the technology that is used in your solution.
3. Overview of how your solution works – you can show this e.g. via a user or customer journey, or using a video or animation.
4. Customised digital maturity model, and explanation of how your solution is an innovative approach to digital transformation in your problem area.
5. Summary / conclusion that draws together the key points from your work
6. Reference list
7. Statement identifying any Generative AI tools that have been used in your work

How Much Content is Required?

• As this is a digital artefact we do not specify an exact word count but the amount of effort should be the same as writing a 2500 word assignment.
• Posters should be sized for A1 or A0. A template will be provided on BB for you to use if you wish
• Websites should include a section for each of 1-7 above, although it is up to you how this is structured in terms of pages.

It is crucial to evidence your reading and research to include a wide range of citations from within your digital artefact, which match to a references section at the end of your artefact using APA 7th reference format.

Please make use of the draft Turnitin area and check your Turnitin score to make sure that your work is original work and correctly reference

Assessment Criteria

You should look at the assessment criteria to find out what we are specifically looking at during the assessment. You should also review the L6 Grade Descriptors at the end of this document which outline expectations for marks in each band.

Knowledge and Understanding

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

Employability Skills developed / demonstrated

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate a range of digital technologies
2. Appraise these technologies in relation to individuals and organisations
3. Provide a detailed analysis of aspects of current digital practice and contemporary digital developments
4. Apply this knowledge in order to assess the likely impact of these developments on individuals and related organisations
5. Be creative, innovative and enterprising when seeking solutions to business problems that are ethical, sustainable and responsible
6. Act in a legal and socially appropriate manner
7. Select and use creatively digital technologies, to support the communication of complex information
8. Reflect upon current digital practice

You will develop a range of employability skills sought by employers through each assessment.

Through this assessment will have an opportunity to develop and demonstrate the following employability skills: (please put a cross in the box for the skill and level demonstrated in the assessment)

I = You will have been introduced to this skill

U = You will have developed an understanding of this skill in the context of your subject

A = You will be able to apply this skill in the context of your subject

D = You will have demonstrated an enhanced understanding and application of this skill in a wider context

You are expected to explore and utilise Generative AI tools in this assessment – for example by developing animations or images. These tools will be discussed in class.

It is a requirement that your Digital Artefact includes a statement of Generative AI usage which identifies the tools you have used and which elements of the artefact this relates to. Where appropriate you should also provide a record of prompts and responses; if you are unsure about this please discuss with your tutor in class.

Word count/ duration (if applicable)

Feedback arrangements

Academic Integrity and Referencing

Assessment Information and Support

There is no specific word count for the digital artefact, but you should demonstrate equivalent research to writing a 2500 word report. It requires skill to present your research this way - the appraisal and selection of important information and the ability to summarise key points and present information visually are more important than just presenting lots of words, and you will need these skills when working in a business environment. You should NOT simply write an essay that is pasted into a poster format.

Note that the module overall requires 100 hours of student input, and this assignment is 100% of the assessment.

At the presentation session you will be required to talk us through your work and answer questions about the content and how you created it.

You can expect to receive initial feedback in the presentation session and your formal feedback will be provided via BB 15 working days after the presentation.

Formative feedback will be provided in seminar sessions – you will be asked to discuss your assignment work and are encouraged to bring draft content to class for review

Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students need:

Academic integrity & referencing Referencing

Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously.

Support for this Assessment

You can obtain support for this assessment by asking questions on the assessment padlet on BB. Responses will be given in max 3 days.

We will be discussing the assessment each week in class and providing guidance on the different sections.

You may also ask questions in class or using tutor office hours.

Please DO NOT ask questions by email – all responses will be provided via the Padlet.

You can find more information about understanding your assessment brief and assessment tips for success here.

Assessment Rules and Processes

You can find information about assessment rules and processes in the Assessment Support module in Blackboard.

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Concerns about Studies or Progress

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Personal Mitigating Circumstances (PMCs)

If personal mitigating circumstances (e.g. illness or other personal circumstances) may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about the Personal Mitigating Circumstances Procedure here. Critically evaluate a range of digital technologies. Independent advice is available from the Students’ Union Advice Centre about this process: https://www.salfordstudents.com/advice/centre

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