Portfolio+Extension

Portfolio Extension

Some information about the Portfolio Extension (Source: [|http://www.abc.edu.sv])

//** Introduction **// The extension to the portfolio consists of an interview undertaken to investigate an issue raised in one of the portfolio pieces. The student will be expected to relate results of the interview to their research in the original portfolio piece. The structured interview can be conducted using a range of methodologies such as Where appropriate, students may wish to conduct more than one interview and compare the different perspectives.
 * personal interview,
 * responses by e-mail,
 * phone or fax.


 * // Requirements of the Interview //**

As a result of the interview, the student may wish to interview up to two other individuals who are knowledgeable about the issue and may contribute supportive or conflicting views. Full transcripts are not necessary. **However…** If the portfolio extension is obviously greater than the word limit, the external moderation will be based on the first 1,000 words.
 * The portfolio extension should be 800-1,000 words in length. The word count does not include the cover page, appendix or bibliography.
 * The questionnaire must be created by the student and approved by the teacher.
 * The interviewee(s) must be over the age of 18, knowledgeable and directly involved in the issue under investigation.
 * Students must record the interview(s) in order to produce a transcript or summary. The student can determine the most appropriate format for reporting the interview(s), for example, transcript with questions and answers, summary of responses, quotes.
 * Where appropriate, students may wish to conduct more than one interview and compare the different perspectives. In this case, full transcripts will not be necessary. The student should provide summaries and quotes to support their findings. These must be included in the appendix together with the questionnaire(s).
 * The student may determine the most appropriate format for reporting the interview.
 * The summary of the interview must include a header with the name of the person interviewed, qualification/position, name/address of organization, date/place of interview.
 * The student should provide fully referenced summaries and quotes to support their findings.

**// Presentation //** The portfolio extension includes:
 * Students must include a cover sheet that clearly identifies: portfolio title; issue being addressed; date completed; word count; and candidate name.
 * The portfolio extension must address the extension criteria N and R. The report must be written using the criteria headings N and P. This method enables students to present their work in a structured and coherent way.
 * appendix containing the summary of the interview(s) (transcript with questions and answers, summary of responses, quotes).
 * The report must be written using the criteria headings N and P.

__ Assessment Criteria for the HL Portfolio Extension __ The portfolio extension is assessed against five criteria that are related to the objectives of the HL ITGS course. **--Criterion N Discussion and analysis of the interview 3 marks** **--Criterion O Reflection on the interview 4 marks** **--Criterion P Projection of broader implications from the interview and portfolio research 4 marks** **--Criterion Q Interview process** **--Criterion R Quality of communication**
 * Appropriateness of the choice of the interviewee
 * Appropriateness of the interview questions
 * Comprehensive record of the interview(s) 7 marks

(Source: [|http://www.bodine.phila.k12.pa.us]) Interview Steps: Sample Questions __//**COMPUTER VIRUSES**//__
 * The porftolio extension requires an INTERVIEW. **
 * 1) Decide on the most suitable interviewee(s).
 * 2) Establish contact (via letter or email) to determine their willingness to be interviewed.
 * 3) Establish the place, date and time of the interview.
 * 4) Design the questionnaire (10–15 open and probing questions)..
 * 5) Provide the interviewee(s) with the questions in advance.
 * 6) Confirm the time, date, place and method of recording the information.
 * 7) Complete the interview(s) and record the responses. Obtain a follow-up contact number or e-mail address from the interviewee(s).
 * 8)  Transcribe/summarize/quote the interview. A transcription header must be included: name of person interviewed; qualification/position; name/address of organization; date/place of interview; and method of recording interview.
 * 1) Follow up the interview(s) with a letter of thanks and offer a copy of the final report.
 * 2) Write a draft with an appendix including the questionnaire and the transcript(s) of the interview(s)
 * 1) What is your name and what position do you hold?
 * 2) What kind of business do you run?
 * 3) What kind of computers does your company have?
 * 4) Do you have a network? Internet access?
 * 5) What does your company do to stop viruses from infecting your computers?
 * 6) What solutions have you found to be effective? What success or problems have you had with your chosen solution?
 * 7) Have you ever had a virus outbreak?
 * 8) Should the government or local authorities get involved to find and punish virus creators?
 * 9) Do you have any suggestions for other business who need to deal with the threat of viruses.

__//**BENEFITS OF A WIRELESS MEDICAL NETWORK**//__
 * 1) What is your name and what position do you hold?
 * 2) What kind of business do you run?
 * 3) What kind of computers does your company have?
 * 4) Do you have a network? Internet access?
 * 5) Why does a wireless network improve your business?
 * 6) What about the medical industry makes it particularly beneficial to have a wireless network?
 * 7) Did you consider other solutions rather than going wireless?
 * 8) Do you think all medical service providers should use wireless networks?

__//**COMPANY THAT MONITORS EMPLOYEES’ EMAIL**//__
 * 1) What is your name and what position do you hold in the company?
 * 2) Does your company monitor employees’ email?
 * 3) What were the reasons for introducing email monitoring in your company?
 * 4) Who was consulted when this decision was taken?
 * 5) What method of email monitoring does your company utilize?
 * 6) Are the employees aware of the fact that their email is monitored?
 * 7) How is the information collected and stored and who has access to it?
 * 8) What policy documents relevant to email usage exist within the company and how are they made available to your employees?
 * 9) How does your company enforce these policies?
 * 10) How have these policies been received by your employees?
 * 11) What are the consequences if an employee is found to be in breach of these policies?
 * 12) How has email monitoring been received by your employees?
 * 13) What are the advantages of email monitoring for your company?
 * 14) Have you encountered any problems with the introduction of email monitoring?
 * 15) If so, how have you addressed them?
 * 16) On reflection was the introduction of email monitoring a positive step for your company?
 * 17) Considering recent news coverage, available software products and your own experience would you recommend employee email monitoring to other companies?

[|Sample] from IBO

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