IP&M Leibler Yavneh College – Study Plan 2003

Based on a published Study Plan Prepared by Michael Torsello for the text:

“Heinemann DIGITAL: Information Processing and Management Units 3 & 4” by Sue Meredith, Mark Kelly, Jane Lewis and Carl di Stefano.

Students using this LYC study plan and associated guides and summaries must possess original copies of the above text CDROM because of copyright law.

· This study plan is an approximate guide only, and will be adjusted as necessary – all Learning Modules must be covered, but some Activities will be omitted or replaced depending on student need and time constraints. It is important that adequate time be left at the end of the course for adequate exam preparation. Some time will be ‘lost’ with Camps and Tests and other College activities.

· At Leibler Yavneh College the IP&M Course in 2003 is structured by Outcomes (there are 5).
Each Outcome culminates in a SAC that involves both practical and theory elements.
Students must gain the necessary knowledge and practical skills through activities and study leading up to the SAC.
Marks gained through the SAC’s contribute 50% of the eventual IP&M mark, and so are very important.
Each student’s overall SAC mark is moderated to the class’s performance statistics on the external end-of-year IP&M Examination.

· A Summary of each Learning Module is available on the LYC IP&M Web Site.
Students should, during the year, develop their own summaries of essential IP&M Knowledge – this will be invaluable during the final preparation for the end-of-year IP&M Examination.

· The final examination covers all theory work covered in the course, plus understandings developed during practical work.
It is a written examination.
Students will also receive training in exam answering technique.

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W1.1 27-01 W1.2 03-02	U3O1	3.1.1 Hardware and software capabilities/ limitations 3.1.2 Hardware and software roles/functions 3.1.3 Hardware and software interdependence	Case study: Voice Recognition turns up volume Web work: A fast modem may not be enough Case study: CSIRO support new picture format Web work: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. Case study: Scenario – The School Magazine Web work: Macromedia Flash 5 System Requirements	Learn to use scanner & digital camera.	Concept map 3.1.1Worksheet 3.1.2 Worksheet 3.1.3 Summary 3.1.3 Worksheet
W1.3 10-02	U3O1	3.1.4 Information processing steps 3.1.5 Data and information 3.1.6 Manipulating data/information	Concept map Case study: Bill Gates and the Holy Grail: The quest for a human-friendly future Case study: IBM scores a labour of love Web work: National Library of Australia Case study: Keeping tabs on truants Web work: Processing data, information and knowledge Concept map	Learn to use Irfan View.	3.1.4 Worksheet 3.1.5 Worksheet 3.1.6 Worksheet
W1.4 17-02	U3O1	3.1.7 Evaluating software functions	Case study: Scenario – Barbara and Phoebe’s DVD Store SAC work may be staggered because of hardware limitations.	SAC U3O1	3.1.7 Worksheet
W1.5 24-02	U3O2	3.2.5 Using information 3.2.6 Information problems	Case study: Scenario – Amy’s giftware company Web work: Heaven Case study: Germany ticks an online vote Web work: Computer Stupidities	Learn to use Front Page 2000	3.2.1 Data and information 3.2.5 Worksheet 3.2.6 Worksheet
W1.6 03-03	U3O2	3.2.2 Formats and conventions (1) 3.2.3 Value and suitability of information	Case study: Heinemann DIGITAL Web work: Suggested web formats and conventions Case study: Wired backpackers rely on the internet Web work: Air Force Intelligence and Security Doctrine – Extension activity	Learn to use Front Page 2000	3.2.4 Hardware and software capabilities/limitations 3.2.2 Worksheet 3.2.3 Worksheet
W1.7 10-03	U3O2	3.2.7 A problem-solving methodology (1) 3.2.8 Problem analysis methods (1) 3.2.9 Design of solutions and output (1)	Case study: Scenario – Shane’s Snake and Reptile Sanctuary Web work: The DPC Group Case study: Scenario – Lighthaven Volleyball Club Web work: Problem Analysis, Resolution and Ranking – Extension activity Case study: Scenario – Donovans Restaurant, St Kilda http://www.donovanshouse.com.au/ Web work: Data Flow Diagrams – Extension Activity	Learn to use design tools for web site planning: Story board Site plan File management Image list Formats Templates	3.2.17 Manipulating data/information 3.2.7 Worksheet 3.2.8 Worksheet 3.2.9 Worksheet

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W1.8 17-03	U3O2	3.2.15 Characteristics of audiences 3.2.14 Effectiveness of solutions and output	Visit Donovans Restaurant & interview owner Kevin Donovin – write up design brief, analyse relationship between webmaster and client, communication structure, job specifications, problems & solutions, effective procedures.	Integrating Irfan View & Front Page	3.2.15 Worksheet 3.2.14 Worksheet
W1.9 24-03	U3O2	3.2.10 Techniques for validating data (1) 3.2.11 Testing solution attributes 3.2.13 Testing techniques	Case study: Keeping tabs on truants Web work: Data validation tips and techniques Case study: Scenario – The Valley Weekly Web work: Robustness Testing of the Microsoft Win32 API Case study: Scenario – Pepe’s Pizza Bar Web work: Software testing – Extension Activity	Irfan View & Front Page as needed by students.	3.2.10 Worksheet 3.2.11 Worksheet 3.2.13 Worksheet
W1.10 24-03	U3O2	3.2.12 Data and information: Complex documents 3.2.18 Producing and handling data/information (1)	Case study: IBM scores a labour of love Web work: National Library of Australia Case study: Scenario – Lighthaven Basketball Club Web work: Managing Information: Infoglut	Irfan View & Front Page as needed by students.	3.2.12 Worksheet 3.3 18 Worksheet
W1.11 07-04	U3O2	Practice SAC U3O2	Either Assessment Task 3 or 4	Practice SAC U3O2	Interactive – Solving Information problems
Term 1 Vacation – 12-28^th April 2003. Students should attempt 2 hours study per day minimum.
	U3O1 & 2	Revision of all IP&M work done so far plus prepare for U3O2 by reinforcing knowledge and skills.
W2.1 28-04	U3O2	SAC U3O2		SAC U3O2

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W2.2 05-05	U3O2	3.3.1 Achieving organisational goals 3.3.2 Information systems goals and objectives 3.3.3 Components of information systems	Case study: The Body Shop International: objectives, values, culture and mission Web work: Red Tape, Silver Hammers & Shattered Ashtrays Case study: Scenario – Trident Greeting Card Company Web work: Health Care Software Case study: Keeping surfers between the flags Web work: Electronic recordkeeping and information systems		3.3.1 Worksheet 3.3 2 Worksheet 3.3.3 Worksheet
W2.3 12-05	U3O3	3.3.4 Legal obligations 3.3.5 Ethical considerations 3.3.6 Managing information storage	Case study: Kidman evicts cybersquatter Web work: Privacy Laws in Australia Case study: Scenario – The Airport Motel Web work: Guidelines on the Ethical Use of Information Technology Case study: Catchy solution nets fishing boats Web work: Xerox Canada Data Storage Case Study		3.3.4 Worksheet 3.3.5 Worksheet 3.3.6 Worksheet
W2.4 19-05	U3O3	3.3.7 Data and information security 3.3.8 Protecting data/information 3.3.9 Security measures	Case Study: Antivirus protection from ISPs Web work: Automotive News Case study: Police alert on computer hackers Web work: Data Protection Best Practices Case study: Scenario – two case studies Web work: Computer security problems growing		3.3.7 Worksheet 3.3.8 Worksheet 3.3.9 Worksheet

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W2.5 26-05	U3O3	3.3.10 Equipment types, roles and functions 3.3.11 Evaluating file management strategies	Case study: Scenario – freelance graphic designer Web work: Back Orifice virus Case study: Scenario – Ronald Iverson & Partners law firm Web work: Utah Valley State College Computer Services		3.3.10 Worksheet 3.3.11 Worksheet
W2.6 02-06	U3O3	Practice SAC U3O3 SAC U3O3	Either Assessment Task 5 or 6 for Practice SAC	SAC U3O3	Study for SAC U3O3
W2.7 09-06	U4O1	4.1.1 Characteristics of information 4.1.2 Organisational decisions	Case study: Catchy solution nets fishing boats Web work: Community Profiles – Australian Bureau of Statistics Case study: Innovate or fadeaway: Gartner Web work: Decision making vital issue for dairy farmers		4.1.1 Worksheet 4.1.2 Worksheet
W2.8 16-06	U4O1	Data Base Design		Learn to use Access 2000 Data Base program.
W2.9 23-06	U4O1	4.1.5 Project management strategies	Case study: Scenario – Sassafras Youth Club Explore the RMIT Project Management web on College Intranet.	Learn to use Access 2000 Data Base program.	4.1.5 Worksheet
Term 2 Vacation – 28^th June – 13^th July 2003. Students should attempt 2 hours study per day minimum.
		Revision of all IP&M work done so far, plus extra practice with Access 2000 and designing a relational database. Students should create a relational database for own personal use at home.

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W3.1 14-07	U4O1	4.1.3 A problem-solving methodology (2) 4.1.4 Problem analysis methods (2) 4.1.8 Techniques for processing data	Case study: Scenario - WinnersBets Web work: The Universal Improvement Company Case study: Scenario – Bike City Web work: The Innovative Edge – Group Creativity Case study: Scenario - WinnersBets Web work: HTML Powernailer Features List & McKinnon Secondary College		4.1.3 Worksheet 4.1.4 Worksheet 4.1.8 Worksheet
W3.2 21/07	U4O1	4.1.11 Formats and conventions (2) 4.1.6 Design of solutions and output (2)	Case study: Scenario – Gandez Publications Web work: Web Authoring – Page Design Case study: Scenario – Sassafras Youth Club Web work: Good Navigation and Design		4.1.11 Worksheet 4.1.6 Worksheet
W3.3 28-07	U4O1	4.1.9 Producing and handling data/information (2) 4.1.7 Techniques for validating data (2)	Case study: Scenario - WinnersBets Web work: Williams Associats: Records/Cards Scanning Case study: Scenario – Avonsleigh Medical Centre Web work: Microsoft – Using the data validation feature		4.1.9 Worksheet 4.1.7 Worksheet
W3.4 04-08	U4O1	4.1.10 Testing solution attributes 4.1.13 Testing solutions and output	Case study: Scenario – The Valley Weekly Web work: Robustness Testing of the Microsoft Win32 API Case study: Scenario - Signal Web work: Telsoft – Website Testing		4.1.10 Worksheet 4.1.13 Worksheet

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W3.5 11-08	U4O1	4.1.12 User documentation 4.1.14 User testing techniques 4.1.15 Evaluating solutions and output	Case study: Scenario - Signal Web work: Types of Documentation Needed by Companies Case study: Scenario – The Valley Weekly Web work: Gibson Research Corporation & Lavasoft Case study: Scenario – Pasta Galore Web work: Quality Criteria for Website Excellence		4.1.12 Worksheet 4.1.14 Worksheet 4.1.15 Worksheet
W3.6 18-08	U4O1	Practice SAC U4O1	Either Assessment Task 6 or 7	Practice SAC U4O1
W3.7 25-08	U4O1	SAC U4O1		SAC U4O1
W3.8 01-09	U4O1	4.2.1 Organisational goals 4.2.2 Networks and data communications systems	Case study: Satellites help council spot fire hazards Web work: Teamware – Automating Business Operations Case study: Dutch turn to biometrics Web work: How the Ethernet works		Worksheet Worksheet Interactive: Networks
Term 3 Vacation – 6^th – 21^st September 2003. Students should attempt 2 hours study per day minimum.
		Revision of all IP&M work done so far.
W4.1 22-09	U4O1	4.2.3 Network topologies 4.2.4 Network operating systems, architecture and components	Case study: scenario – Westville Library Web work: Network Topologies Case study: scenario – Computers in cars Web work: Finding the best Network Operating System for you

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W4.2 29-09	U4O2	4.2.5 Systems development life cycle 4.2.10 Project management tools and techniques	Case study: Scenario – Southern Dental Services Web work: US Department of Justice’s Systems Development Life Cycle Guidance Document Case study: The Three Little Pigs Web work: LASCAD – London Ambulance Service Computer Aided Despatch		Worksheet
W4.3 06-10	U4O2	4.2.6 Impetus for change 4.2.7 Factors affecting choices 4.2.8 Implementing changes	Case study: Commercial property tours online Web work: Automatic Teller Machines Case study: Satellites help council spot fire hazards Web work: Texas Department of Information Resources Case study: Unions prepare to fight e-mail monitoring test case Web work: Upgrading financial systems to provide a competitive edge		Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet
W4.4 13-10	U4O2	4.2.9 Methods of changeover 4.2.11 Evaluating changes Practice SAC U4O2	Case study: E-conferences take off amid airlines chaos Web work: System Changeover Case study: E-conferences take off amid airlines chaos Web work: Advanced Parking Information System Evaluation Report Either Assessment Task 7 or 8	Practice SAC U4O2	Worksheet Worksheet

Week Date	Outcome	Learning Module (Link to Summary)	Activities	Assessment / Preparation	Revision / in own time
W4.5 20-10	U4O2	SAC U4O2 Exam Criteria	NOTE: This concludes the course. All remaining time is devoted to specific examination preparation. Students create group “Green Book” based on Examination Criteria – present their findings to group.	SAC U4O2 Begin Exam Preparation
W4.6 27-10	Revision and preparation for exam – 2+ weeks. Work through books of Practice Exams, develop exam technique skills, and polish IP&M Knowledge.
W4.7 03-11