Reference no: EM133071920

ICT 301 Professional Experience

Project Brief

Project Definition- Secure Network Design for SISTC

Project Objective
This project aims to designa secure network for SISTC. The network design will provide the students and staff at Sydney International with secure, faster, effective, and easy access to various network resources.

Desired Outcomes
- Propose a network design that meets the requirements of Sydney International.
- Understand various steps required to design a secure network for Sydney International.
- Understand various protocols, devices and other technologies that are needed to design a secure network for Sydney International.

Project Scope

1. Design of a secure network that meets all requirements.
2. Simulation of the proposed network design in tools like Packet Tracer and OPNET.
3. Project documentation explaining all steps needed for designing a secure network.Assessment - Action research individual report

Overview
The Professional Experience unit includes a focus on assisting students to develop their understanding of industry practice, through engagement with industry professionals as guest lecturers or facilitators/trainers, and with case-study and simulated work situations directly sourced from and relevant to industry settings. In this unit, the student learning experience is directed and managed through work experiences and academic engagement which is conducted online (virtually).

Learning Outcome 1: Apply skills and knowledge in an industry context. (skills and knowledge)
Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing underlying IT and Business issues and making appropriate recommendations for solutions. (problem solving)
Learning Outcome 3: Continually reflect on and seek out opportunities to improve workplace practice through observation, reflection, and inquiry. (self-regulation and professional practice)
Learning Outcome 4: Create and maintain professional relationships with colleagues as well as the wider workplace community. (leadership)
Learning Outcome 5: Apply a comprehensive range of effective verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills to actively collaborate with professional colleagues and other stakeholders. (communication skills)
Learning Outcome 6: Demonstrate a strong understanding of professional ethics in relation to the IT and Business industry. (ethical behavior)

Assessment Details

You are required to write a 3000 words action research report presenting your experiences and learnings from your work placement.
Your report should:
Abstract (Usually written after creating the report that is concise summary of a report)
Describe the context where the action research takes place. This could be, for example, the scenario / simulated workplace in which you worked. The key functions of the workplace should be briefly mentioned.
Contain a statement of your research focus. This would explain where your research questions come from, the problem you intend to investigate, and the goals you want to achieve. You may also mention prior research studies you have read that are related to your action research study.
Detail the method(s) used. This part includes the procedures you used to collect data, types of data in your report, and justification of your used strategies.
Highlight the research findings /Outcome of new project outcome. This is the part in which you observe and reflect upon your practice. By analyzing the evidence, you have gathered, you will come to understand whether the initial problem has been solved or not, and what research you have yet to accomplish. suggest implications. You may discuss how the findings of your research will affect your future practice, or explain any new research plans you have that have been inspired by this report's action research.

You must discuss each of the following elements of your project: Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Project Review of the Literature Stakeholders
Project Action Steps
Tools and Technologies used Outcomes/Findings of the Project Future improvements References - APA style

Assessment - Group presentation and Individual Interview

Overview
The Professional Experience unit includes a focus on assisting students to develop their understanding of industry practice, through engagement with industry professionals as guest lecturers or facilitators/trainers, and with case-study and simulated work situations directly sourced from and relevant to industry settings. In this unit, the student learning experience is directed and managed through work experiences and academic engagement which is conducted online (virtually).
Group presentation: Students will form groups of four from their unit and present the final presentation on the case-study and simulated work assigned to them. This involves preparing responses to the problem statement, researching a solution for the problem statement, negotiation of the solution and implementing the solution to critically solve the problem statement. Students are required to submit the presentation slides. The group will be formed in Week 1 during the webinar. In this assessment students will work in a group to do the presentation.

Assessment Details
You are required to present 15 minutes group presentation on your experiences and learnings from your work placement. You are invited to draw upon your Learning Journal as well as other sources and references that may support your presentation and the related discussion. An individual interview will also be conducted in conjunction with your presentation to provide you with an opportunity to clarify and further reflect on some aspects of your work placement.

Your presentation should address the following questions:
1. What were the assumptions about the work environment which proved to be correct?
2. What were your assumptions about the work environment experiences which proved to be incorrect (if any) (discuss in detail why and how they were incorrect and what you have learnt from this)?
3. Brief the problem statement / gaps that has been identified in work environment
?
4. What were elements of good/best practice that was experienced in the host workplace?
5. What areas of the host workplace's practice could be improved and how? This needs to identified individually.
6. How did the team use negotiation and problem solving skills to agree upon a common area of improvement?
7. Describe the working environment and challenges of the contemporary IT professional based on your simulated work experience
8. Provide a critical analysis of your own level of preparedness for the world of the IT professional (what areas do you think you are strong in : what areas could be further developed and how?)

Attachment:- Action research report.rar