​​DISCUSSION-1:

 

Information technology changes at a rapid pace with new innovations appearing continuously. Information technology leaders strive to implement appropriate technology to solve problems and leverage technology in innovative ways. It can be a challenge to determine how to consume and integrate information technology in an existing operational environment.

Consider opportunities to use IT to solve a real-world problem. Ideas for real-world problems could be:

• Using information technology to assist in treating and stopping the Ebola outbreak
• Designing a network infrastructure that could bring a poorer part of the world into the twenty-first century
• Creating a website, mobile application, and/or database that supports connecting those in need of addiction treatment to centers and practitioners who are immediately available

After brainstorming some ideas, decide on a potential capstone project. Describe your idea. Explain how you will scale back the scope of your idea into a project that can be completed within the time constraints of this course.

Then review the project ideas posted by your classmates, and provide your feedback on their project ideas.

 

COMPONENT-1: DRAFT 1:

 

Submit the first draft of your IT project proposal after you have completed Sections 1 and 2 of the deliverable.

Questions to consider when deciding on a capstone project:

• If your project solution is implementable and testable, will you be able to provide the results of the testing and share whether or not your project met your vision?
• If your project solution is not immediately implementable and testable, how could you develop a plan for implementation and testing?
• Could you provide a detailed timeline for development of the project?
• Could you identify the challenges you anticipate and how might you address them?
• What criteria would you use to determine that the project is successful?
• Is your project scope appropriate to be completed within the course time frame?

Your draft should address the following sections:

• Section 1: Problem Statement
• Section 2: Overview of Solution