Assignment:
Assignment Description
Graduate Programs Discussion Boards
Discussion Boards (DB) are a key component of online learning. They foster active participation of learners and dialog with fellow learners and instructors. Graduatelevel courses require learners to create original posts to course DBs and to engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the course. Original posts and responses should be substantive, and if references are made to the works of others, APA guidelines for intext citations and references apply.
Minimum Weekly DB Expectations
Post an original and thoughtful Main Post to the DB prompt.
Respond to at least 2 other posts from learners and/or the instructor (Response Posts).
For DB assignment prompts with a Part One and Part Two, Part One should be addressed in the first week of the unit with a Main Post and minimum of 2 Response
More on DBs
At the end of each unit, DB participation is assessed based on level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion. DBs allow learners to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content. Because it is not possible to engage in twoway dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB are accepted after the end of the unit. Learners must demonstrate an appropriate depth of understanding of course content to receive credit for having submitted substantive posts.
Typically, this is achieved with 3 to 4 strong paragraphs for Main Posts and 2 to 3 strong paragraphs for Response Posts.
Review the following LinkedIn Learning videos to help you with your assignments in this Unit.
The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used for designing, creating, deploying, and testing software.
1. What are the steps/phases of the SDLC? Provide a graphic that shows how they interrelate. (Cite your source.)
2. For each step/phase of the SDLC, explain what specific positions and roles are likely to be involved and what their function(s) would likely be.
3. Given the opportunity to work in a single step/phase of the SDLC, which step/phase would you select, and why?
In your own words, post a substantive response to the Discussion Board question(s) and comment on other postings. Your response should address the DB question(s) and move the conversation forward. You will be graded on the quality of your postings, including mastery of the concept as well as critical thinking. If asked for your opinion, do not simply state that it is a good or bad idea; elaborate on your reasons and argument. Include enough detail to substantiate your thinking as well as your position on the questions or comments.
Reading Assignment
Read the following from the AIU Library:
The Complete Software Project Manager: Mastering Technology from Planning to Launch
Chapter: Software Development Explained: Creativity Meets Complexity
Chapter: Agile, Waterfall, and the Key to Modern Project Management
Chapter: Teams and Team Roles and Responsibilities Defined
Please Note: You have been given Visio as part of your course materials. Please use this instead of a trial version of Visio.
Assignment Objectives
1. Describe software architecture and its disciplines, its role in the IT industry, and the different positions and roles of software architects
2. Discuss the advantages to programming as a form of problem solving
3. Explain the software development life cycle and its use in developing applications that meet business requirements
Formulate the plan necessary to develop an application