302 week 1 Getting started with your project

PMO 302

Week 1: choose your project

Today…• About PMO302

• Choosing/confirming projects

• Meet the supervisors & hear about the projects

• Support available

ABOUT PMO 302

Projects

• an individual project that investigates in some depth an aspect of information technology

• some of you may work on the same project

Choose a project

This semester you will....

choose a project

Meet regularly with your supervisor

This semester you will....

meet regularly with supervisor

Research, prepare + get organised to implement your project

This semester you will....

choose a project

research+prepare to implement your project

Present your progress

This semester you will....

meet regularly with supervisor

choose a project

Unit outcomes

• identify, frame and investigate a project in your area of speciality

• research, organise and evaluate electronic resources and information on related problems

• formulate methods for solving the problem

• plan, design & develop/implement a solution where appropriate

Unit outcomes

• critically examine and evaluate findings

• communicate conclusions & solutions effectively and professionally

• work independently and with others (where appropriate) to achieve identified outcomes

internal attendance/Contact

• 9am – 10am Mondays – compulsory

• 10 - 12 noon meetings with supervisors

external attendance/Contact

• to be negotiated with your supervisor

• Should be at the minimum once a week

Study Schedule

• Find the schedule in Learnline

• Take a look at the schedule for the next 12 weeks

• Any questions about the schedule?

Assessment

Item Value Deliverables Due Date

Project Plan 15% 3 – 5 pages Friday,Week 3

Project Journals 10% 5 – 12 pages

Weekly Monday 8.00 am

Project Literature Review

45% 6 -10 pages Friday Week 7

Interim report &

Presentation 30%

2 – 3 min videoSlides7 – 10 min talk

Week 12Day TBA

Learnline

• In Learnline…

• Go to Study Guide

• Find the documents you need to choose the projects etc.

Questions

WHAT PROJECTS?

Your project

• From the list provided

• Own choice

Choosing your project

• Review the projects list

• Take some time to skim/read

the options available

• Put questions to supervisors

Choosing your project

• Requires GPA of 5.0 to be considered

• Complete an EOI• List at least 2 projects• Email co-ordinator (Sami)• A confirmed list of projects will

be posted in Learnline no later than Monday Week 2

Questions

CAN I DO MY OWN PROJECTS?

Own Project

• To be eligible, you must have GPA to date of 5.0 or higher.

• If you have a likely project in mind – discuss with supervisors present to ascertain viability

• Ensure you provide as much detail as possible regarding your project

• You may need to discuss/defend your project with a panel of IT lecturers for confirmation.

Own Project

If you are eligible to do your own project:

• Complete an Own Choice Project

• Submit to Co-ordinator no later than Wednesday COB. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

• Project will be assessed by IT academics to decide if the project is suitable and a supervisor allocated.

Questions

WHAT SUPPORT?

Supervisors• Mentor the student.

• Meet regularly

• Ensure the project work in the Project Plan is realistic, challenging and of a suitable standard.

• Help students to structure, manage and keep the project on track

• Provide technical advice.

• Provide direction & suggestions to help project progress

• .

Supervisors• Provide advice & assistance with

presentations to ensure a professional standard

Assist students to meet the reporting requirements

Ensure a balance is maintained between project work and the rest of the student’s studies.

Mark the assessment items, in conjunction with other School of Information Technology staff.

Meeting with supervisors

• You are expected to meet with your supervisor weekly

• By 9.00am Mondays, complete the project diary

• Project diaries are a component of your assessment for this semester

• This is required preparation for each meeting.– No diary entry = no supervisor meeting

(internal or external)

Project skills....

• Focus of the weekly 1 hour sessions

• Extra help – Academic Language & Learning Succe

ss program

Questions

Next Week

• Writing your project plan

• A word or two about background research....

• Researching skills…..