OLES2617: Design Your Future - solutions for all its assessments (SAQ Quiz - Design Thinking and Reflective Practice, MCQ Quiz - Design Thinking and Its Application, Reflection Assessment, Multimedia Learning Portfolio)
SAQ Quiz - Design Thinking and Reflective Practice
Due Aug 18 at 23:59 Points 10 Questions 2 Available until Aug 18 at 23:59 Time Limit 40 Minutes
Quiz: Design Thinking & Reflective Practice
You have from Tuesday 13th August ---> Sunday 18th August 11.59pm to do the quiz - but it must be done in one sitting. (i.e. you can do it at any one point before the Sunday - but you only get one go at it).
For this assessment worth 10% of your unit grade, you have two questions to provide short answers to.
Please read the questions carefully. You should answer both questions (1 and 2) and each of the parts within them.
These will test your understanding of design thinking and reflective practice and how you can apply them to designing your future.
This will be based on content across weeks 1 - 3 lectures and tutorials.
For each question, there are multiple parts that must be addressed fully to receive full marks.
Quiz results are protected for this quiz and are not visible to students.
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 9.5 out of 10
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MCQ Quiz - Design Thinking and Its Application
Due Aug 25 at 23:59 Points 15 Questions 15 Available until Aug 25 at 23:59 Time Limit 30 Minutes
Instructions
Quiz: Understanding Design Thinking
You have from Tuesday 20th August ---> Sunday 25th August 11.59pm to do the quiz - but it must be done in one sitting. (i.e. you can do it at any one point before the Sunday - but you only get one go at it).
In this assessment, you will have 15 multiple choice questions. Some of these will have multiple answers.
Please read each question carefully and provide the most correct answer/s. You have 30 mins once you have started to complete the questions.
You are only permitted to have one attempt at the quiz, so please plan appropriately.
These questions will test your understanding of design thinking and reflective practice and how you can apply them to designing your future.
This will be based on content across weeks 1 -4 lectures.
Quiz results are protected for this quiz and are not visible to students.
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 14.67 out of 15
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Reflection
Assessment Guidelines
Word count: 1000 words (± 10%)
Weighting 25% of overall mark.
Write a short critical reflection on your experience of mapping your network:
Thinking about the network map that you have completed in weeks 6 through to 9 (in your briefings, tutorials and homework tasks), what was your experience of mapping this out, and how did it help you make sense of where you are right now?
Clearly state the action steps have you already taken to develop your network. Identify an action plan to build your networks going forward.
Include an image of your network map with your submission. [There is a penalty for not including your map.]
Other things you may wish to consider in your critical reflection are:
Identified challenges in mapping your network
Key learnings in mapping your network
Important considerations for the immediate future and for longer term future
Theories and readings that have contributed to your understanding and experience
Tutorial discussions or experiences which may have influenced the understanding of your network
Note: you do not need to address all of these points; depth of your critical analysis is preferred over addressing each point.
Your reflection should be a blend of personal narrative and analytical insight, so please include appropriate readings and theoretical support. Please use a standard referencing style of your faculty (e.g. APA 7th, Harvard or other). Referencing details for each style can be found at the following link to the University of Sydney Library: Referencing (sydney.edu.au).
*Note about sources and referencing*
For critical reflection it is important to not just go by your intuitions or gut instincts, but also to check out to alternative perspectives, experts and other resources.
So, while we expect that your narrative will be a reflection on your own experience, there are many opportunities to refer to expertise. Some examples of sources of expertise might be:
Industry sources that refer to requirements for employment or jobs
Industry and job reports about future trends in an industry (that might support your reasons for aiming for a position)
Expert opinion on how to develop strategic networks in your area (e.g. through LinkedIn, McKinsey reports, Labour Market Insights etc.)
Faculty or discipline advice on University website pages
Advice on how to network or what steps to take for professional development or learning (e.g. guidelines on pathways, Careers Hub etc.)
Personal communications with professors, tutors or industry experts
Academic or scholarly journal articles that provide advice on careers of the type that you are interested in
Of course, every student's insights will be different, and so the sources that you use should be aligned with building your own career pathways. Where you assert your insights and ideas, these can be enhanced by citing supporting evidence (e.g. experts, resources etc.)
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Multimedia Learning Portfolio
Due: Sun Nov 3, 2024 23:59Due: Sun Nov 3, 2024 23:59
Creating a Multi-media Learning Portfolio (40% of total grade for unit)
This task assesses your engagement in learning activities (both in- and out- of briefings and tutorials). You will be required to have evidence of your engagement in learning activities across the semester.
In week 13, the portfolio activities will be submitted along with a final reflection, in the one .pdf or .doc.
Part 1: Progressive Engagement (40 marks).
In a document, you will need to provide evidence of having engaged in your learning activities and homework (e.g. screenshots of your activities, chat history or emails with professionals, mind maps, personality test results, reflections etc.). A list of the activities and reflective prompts is provided and will be updated each week from week 3.
You need to have completed at least 10 full activities to be eligible for full marks. Each activity may have multiple parts to complete. If you have fewer than 10 activities, or all parts within those activities are not completed, your engagement grade will be reduced. For the list of activities for the portfolio go to this page . Your engagement grade also will be based on your depth of engagement with the activities. Activities that students have contributed deeper thought and more developed responses will attract higher grades, whereas those that have only been superficially answered will attract lower grades.
Part 2: Final Self-Reflection of maximum 1500 words (60 marks)
Write an in-depth critical self-reflection on your learning journey throughout the unit of study.
Identify 2 key insights that you have uncovered and critically analyse why you believe these are valuable in the design of your future. Consider how these learnings align with your career aspirations, personal development, and lifegoals.
In addition, you should develop an actionable plan of how you can utilise these learnings in your future.
In your answer, respond with reference to appropriate literature. Your reflection should be a blend of personal narrative and analytical insight.
*Note about sources and referencing*
Your reflection should be a blend of personal narrative and analytical insight, so please include appropriate readings and theoretical support. Please use a standard referencing style of your faculty (e.g. APA 7th, Harvard or other). Referencing details for each style can be found at the following link to the University of Sydney Library: Referencing (sydney.edu.au).
For critical reflection it is important to not just go by your intuitions or gut instincts, but also to check out to alternative perspectives, experts and other resources.
So, while we expect that your narrative will be a reflection on your own experience, there are many opportunities to refer to expertise. Some examples of sources of expertise might be:
Industry sources that refer to requirements for employment or jobs
Industry and job reports about future trends in an industry (that might support your reasons for aiming for a position)
Expert opinion on how to develop strategic networks in your area (e.g. through LinkedIn, McKinsey reports, Labour Market Insights etc.)
Faculty or discipline advice on University website pages
Advice on how to network or what steps to take for professional development or learning (e.g. guidelines on pathways, Careers Hub etc.)
Personal communications with professors, tutors or industry experts
Academic or scholarly journal articles that provide advice on careers of the type that you are interested in
Of course, every student's insights will be different, and so the sources that you use should be aligned with building your own career pathways. Where you assert your insights and ideas, these can be enhanced by citing supporting evidence (e.g. experts, resources etc.)