12.

01 ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION
COMPARATIVE STUDY INTERNET OF THINGS GADGETS VS
BIOHACKER GADGETS

OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT TASK DESCRIPTION
H2.1 explains the influence of
trends in society on design and CLASSWORK
production You will be completing tasks in which you interact with this Unit
H2.2 evaluates the impact of of Works website:
design and innovation on society http://designtech12innovation.weebly.com/
and the environment
H3.1 analyses the factors that
These tasks will help you prepare for the take-home task, which
influence innovation and the
will be an essay comparing the merits of two related industries.
success of innovation
H3.2 uses creative and
innovative approaches in TAKEHOME TASK ESSAY
designing and producing Drawing on what you have learned in class, you are to select two
H5.2 selects and uses products; respectively from the Internet of Things industry and
appropriate research methods the industry surrounding the Biohacking movement. You will
and communication techniques have a lot less choice when it comes to the Biohacking industry.
H6.2 critically assesses the
emergence and impact of new
You would do well to choose products which are similar in some
technologies, and the factors
respects so they are easy to compare.
affecting their development

In a 1000 word essay, you are to discuss the merits and shortfalls
of both the industry that supports the Biohacking movement and
COMPLETION AND the industry surrounding the phenomenon of the Internet of
Things and compare the two with specific reference to the two
SUBMISSION
products you have chosen as examples.

Weighting: 20%

Due Date: Lesson 4 Week 5

Submission: Class Tasks to be

submitted as per the
requirements of individual tasks.
TakeHome Essay to be
submitted in hard copy.