GBEN3002 IT Essentials Assignment Brief 2024-25| OBU

Summative Assignment Task

You are required to prepare ONE SUBMISSION consisting of FIVE parts. There should be 1000 words and 5 mandatory images/screenshots which, together, are equivalent to 1500 words. The five parts are all described below. This assignment provides an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the module learning outcomes.

The formative tasks which are outlined in the Module Guide are essential to the completion of your summative assignment.

Module Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Understand and apply basic IT solutions in the context of your studies.
LO2 Use the different functions and features of cloud computing.
LO3 Understand and use a range of media in presenting ideas.
LO4 Recognise personal and data security skills from the user’s perspective.

Task Requirements

Overview:

The assignment should be submitted by 23:59 on Monday 10th February 2025 as a single Word document in the Assignment Template, which contains the cover page and a template for all FIVE PARTS of the assessment. In total, your work should contain 1000 words plus 5 mandatory images/screenshots.
The Assignment Template can be downloaded from the course Moodle site by clicking on the
Assessment Tab and then clicking on the link marked “Assignment Template”.

Make sure to proofread your work before submission to avoid spelling or grammar mistakes. Ensure that referencing is done while accessing online resources, including eBooks, images, and credible secondary data sources for all the parts. References are strictly necessary in Part 3 and Part 5. However, you
should include at least ONE credible reference, with Oxford Brookes University Harvard referencing style applied, in each other part to achieve a higher score.

Part 1 (200 words | Mark 20% | LO1, LO2 and LO3)

Using Artificial Intelligence

•  Ask Microsoft Copilot to "Make an image of a typical business student" (1 image). Insert it into your Assignment Template. Discuss the questions below: (200 words)

• •  Write a narrative of how you created an image using Artificial Intelligence
  •  Reflect on the image you created and discuss whether your image of a “typical business
    student” looks like you
  •  Whether Artificial Intelligence is a dangerous tool for students

Part 2 (200 words | Mark 20% | LO1 and LO2)

Managing files and folders on the cloud

• Create a new folder with a new file inside it on your Microsoft OneDrive. Take a screenshot showing the file inside the folder (1 image). Insert it into your Assignment Template. Discuss the questions below (200 words):

• • Write a narrative of how you made/saved folders and files within Microsoft OneDrive
  • Discuss collaboration with colleagues which is possible using the cloud
  •  Discuss the positives and negatives of using cloud tools for students

Part 3 (200 words | Mark 20% | LO3 and LO4)

Understanding IT security threats

• Make a PowerPoint slide deck examining one IT security threat (phishing, malware, weak passwords, or using public Wi-Fi). The slide deck must include 3 slides, with around 30-40 words on each slide, to make a total of 100 words for the whole deck, + relevant images. Include at least 3 references, with Oxford Brookes University Harvard referencing style applied. Guidance on the correct referencing style is available from Oxford Brookes University:
  https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/file/370e1de4-8ea3-18c5-0eb6-676d7efc9533/1/harvard.pdf

Part 4 (200 words | Mark 20% | LO1 and LO3)

Using IT to solve business issues

• Make a logo using Microsoft Copilot for the business you will create in class during Week 4 (1
  image). Insert it into your Assignment Template. Discuss the questions below (200 words)
  •  Write a narrative of how you created your logo and discuss the prompts you used
  •  Discuss how AI could help a business in marketing
  • Discuss other IT solutions to business problems

Part 5 (200 words | Mark 20% | LO1, LO2 and LO3)

Poster about your business

• Create an A4 poster (using the Poster Template) outlining your business from Week 4 and three specific IT solutions which could help that business (200 words + images). Include IT solutions linked to Marketing, Customer Experience and Ways of Working (refer to Week 4 teaching materials). The Poster Template can be downloaded from the course Moodle site, by clicking on the Assessment Tab and then clicking on the link marked “Poster Template”. Include images and at least two citations/references (in the poster itself) which support your argument. Insert your poster as an image into your Assignment Template.