Planning a Website
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10) | |
| Grade C | Indra |
| Grade D | Lou |
Description of activity
Students are required to develop a flow chart, Gantt chart and development list as methods of communicating project planning for their website. They compare the strengths and weaknesses of each method and justify the selection of the most appropriate method for the management of the project. The suggested duration for this assessment for learning activity is 3-4 lessons (160 minutes).
Context
This activity forms part of a unit of work midway through Stage 5 where students are required to design and develop a website about a community, social or global issue of relevance to them. This activity is designed to develop skills in project management such as preparing plans when developing design solutions and documenting project work. They are familiar with the steps of the design process from previous units of work.
Areas for Assessment
Outcomes
A student:
5.1.2 applies and justifies an appropriate process of design when developing design ideas and solutions
5.5.1 uses appropriate techniques when communicating design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences
5.6.1 selects and applies management strategies when developing design solutions.
Criteria for assessing learning
(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- develop and communicate project planning methods using a flow chart, Gantt chart and development list
- compare the strengths and weaknesses of each planning method
- justify the selection of the most appropriate planning method for the management of the website design.