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Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation

System Software and Computing Concepts (CT123-3-1-SSCC)
Total Marks: 40%

Group Assignment

Intake :
Hand-Out Date : Week 5
Hand-in Date Work : Week 12
Lecturer : Abubakar Santuraki

Instructions:
This is a group assignment. You will be setup into groups (about 6 members per group).

The group is to research and investigate an area of Computing in information technology as it

is used within a context.
The goal of this assignment is to engage students in critical thinking about the
implementation of a Smart Classroom in Education.
By exploring your attitudes, values and emotional responses, you will gain a deeper
understanding and appreciation of the specified technology.
The total word count of the report should be within the range of 5,000 words. You may
exceed this word count if your topic necessitates it however, the absolute limit for word count
should be +/- 1000 words.

No marks will be awarded for the entire assignment if:

 Any part is copied directly from published materials or from another student.
 There is “careless” use of AI tools (see the associated document).
 The work does not adhere to the assignment case.
All submissions should be made on or before the due date. Any late submissions after the
deadline will not be entertained. Zero (0) mark will be awarded for late submission unless
extenuating circumstances are upheld.

All highlighted items in this document requires a good amount of research and as a group,
you all must understand the fundamentals before proceeding with the tasks.

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As a group, you will be researching the implementation of a Smart Classroom. Your

task is to investigate and reflect on the impact Smart Classrooms have had on
Educational Institutions.

A. An exploration of Smart Classrooms:

Begin by researching and providing a concise definition of what constitutes a
smart classroom. Include examples of common smart technologies used in
educational settings (e.g., interactive whiteboards, digital learning platforms,
automated attendance systems).
B. Attitude Exploration:
Reflect on your personal attitude toward smart classrooms. Consider questions
such as:
 How do you feel about the integration of technology in the classroom?
 What excites you about smart classrooms? What concerns you?
 Are there any ethical considerations related to student privacy or data
security?
 Make sure to document the above as it will be relevant to Section E:
Personal Reflections
C. Value Assessment:
Identify and discuss the values associated with smart classrooms. Consider the
following:
 Enhanced Learning Experience: How can smart classrooms improve
student engagement and learning outcomes?
 Equity and Accessibility: Explore how smart technologies impact
students with diverse needs.
 Sustainability: Consider the environmental impact of technology
adoption in education.

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D. Case Study Analysis:

Choose a real-world case study related to the implementation of smart
classroom technology (e.g., a school adopting a new learning management
system).
Analyse the case study from an affective (relating to moods feelings and
attitudes) perspective:
 How do educators and students perceive the changes brought about by
smart classrooms?
 What emotions are associated with the transition?
E. Personal Reflections:
 Write a reflective essay (around 800 words each student) synthesizing
your attitude, values, and insights related to smart classrooms.
 Consider both positive and negative emotions, ethical considerations,
and potential implications for teaching and learning.

Guidelines for the Report:

Document the results of your work in a professional and systematic manner, in the form of
a computerized report, appropriately formatted.
Your completed documentation should include the following sections:
1. Cover
2. Abstract
3. Table of contents
4. Introduction
5. Chapters / Sections
The following chapters should be a combination/summary of ALL students
works/findings
 An exploration of Smart Classrooms
 Attitude Exploration
 Value Assessment
 Case Study Analysis
 Personal Reflections
6. Conclusion
7. References

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Assessment Criteria (Marking Grid):

Criteria % Scales
Distinction Credit Pass M-Fail Fail
A well Excellent Good Sufficient Works looks a Poor
formatted formatting. Line formatting. formatting done. bit unpolished formatting.
report. spacing, due to missing
numbering, Most elements Referencing formatting Very little
10% margins & of formatting are done. elements and consideration
headers/footers done very well. typos. for readability.
done properly
APA referencing
Spelling and style
grammar checks
done.

APA referencing
style
Clarity and Shows Attains college Approaches Mostly in The report is
Coherence outstanding style level style; tone college level elementary form neither
going beyond is appropriate usage of some with little or no organised
30% usual college and rhetorical variety in variety in logically nor
level; rhetorical devices used to sentence sentence formatted as a
devices and tone enhance content; patterns, diction, structure, diction, report.
used effectively; sentence and rhetorical rhetorical devices
creative use of variety used devices. or emphasis. The tone and
sentence effectively. accuracy of
structure and The report is The report is language used
coordination. The report is organised organised in the writing
organised logically and logically but not is not
The report is logically and formatted as a formatted as a understandable
organised formatted as a report, though report. at times.
logically and report, though not specifically
formatted as a not specifically for its purpose. The writing is
report, for its purpose. understandable.
specifically for The writing is The tone is not
its purpose. The writing is mostly articulate. appropriate or
mostly The tone could consistent.
The writing is articulate, The be more
articulate. The tone is appropriate
tone is appropriate and and/or
appropriate and mostly consistent.
consistent. consistent.
Critical Writing shows Writing is Writing is Writing lacks Poor review of
Thinking high degree of coherent and coherent and logical original
attention to logic logically logically organisation. content.
30% and reasoning of organised with organised.
points. transitions used It shows some
between ideas Some points coherence but
Unity clearly and paragraphs remain misplaced ideas lack unity.
leads the reader to create and stray from
to the conclusion coherence. the topic. Serious errors.
and stirs thought
regarding the Overall unity of Transitions Shows some
topic. ideas is present. evident but not thinking and
used throughout reasoning but
Content Content essay. most ideas are
indicates indicates underdeveloped
synthesis of original thinking Content indicates and unoriginal.
ideas, in-depth and develops thinking and
analysis and ideas with reasoning applied
evidences sufficient and with original
original thought firm evidence. thought on a few
and support for ideas.
the topic.
Depth of Excellent Good Acceptable Introduction to Poor

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Reflection Transformative introduction to introduction to the device introduction to

Reflection: the device the device selected lacks hardware and
30% This highest selected, selected, detail and does minimal
level of highlighting highlighting not highlighting description of
reflection leads some significant primary primary key hardware
to innovations. innovations. innovations. components.
transformative
learning. Good Sufficient Less than The report
Students description of description of sufficient fails to
experience key hardware key hardware description of identify or
profound shifts components components key hardware discuss all the
in their thinking, detailing detailing components. No relevant
values, and function. function. specific mention aspects for
perspectives. of importance of analysis.
They challenge Analysis was Analysis was components.
existing beliefs, discussed discussed
question comprehensively comprehensively. Analysis could
assumptions, and logically be discussed
and actively connected. more
seek personal comprehensively
growth. .
Transformative
reflection often
occurs during
significant life
events or intense
learning
experiences.

Marking Criteria:

Distinction
Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. High level of analysis
performed, exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to
attitude, values, and insights on System Software and Computing Concepts. Documentation
presented in a professional manner, without any spelling or grammar mistakes. Displayed
evidence of critical appraisal.

Credit
Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Moderate level of
understanding, analysis and knowledge displayed. Good level of documentation presented.
Some level of reflection in the documentation. Moderate level of critical appraisal.

Pass
Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Basic level of analysis,
knowledge and understanding displayed. Satisfactory level of documentation. Satisfactory or
low level of reflection displayed. Poor level of critical appraisal demonstrated.

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