Searching for Top Notch IT Online Content Creators

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Searching for top notch IT online content creators

• Would you like to contribute to the knowledge and skill base of those working in IT?
• Would you like to be part of a specialised team of digital and educational designers, editors and expert reviewers, all working together to produce high quality courseware for online learners?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an opportunity for you!

The Open Polytechnic is currently developing the BIT605 Data Structures and Algorithms course which will be offered as part of the Bachelor of Information Technology degree. We need a content creator to help us develop the course.
This course will be developed over a time period of 5-6 months. You will need to commit around 300-350 hours over this period. Depending on the final scope of the work, we expect the value of the contract to be between $25,000 and $30,000.

We offer great remuneration, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity to help develop the next generation of practitioners in your field.

To take advantage of this opportunity you will need to:
• Have up to date academic knowledge and practical experience in:
o Fundamental data structures
o Abstract data types/elements
o Searching algorithms; sequential and binary
o Classes of algorithms
o Recursive mathematical functions; factorial, Fibonacci, Euclid's GCD, and Fourier Transform
o Presentation of data; bubble, selection, insertion sorts, and heapsorts
o Graphical representations
• Be able to write engaging, original and plain English content for a completely online environment
• Be able to produce online activities for students that prepare them for formal assessments
• Be able to write formal assessments
• Be willing to work on a team-based projects to a deadline.

Show us you can do it. Complete the sample activity and send us your CV.

Writing sample
Purpose
The purpose of the writing sample is for you to demonstrate your ability to:
• author learning materials and assessments at an appropriate level
• structure material logically
• create original work (we use TurnItIn to establish originality)
• use APA referencing correctly
• follow written task instructions - apply industry knowledge, experience and research to a specific educational design task.

Context
This course (BIT605 Data Structures and Algorithms) will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to solve crucial business problems by selecting and using the appropriate data structures, algorithms, and techniques for program development. The student will be able to create models of the problem domain and will use prototyping techniques to help develop efficient solutions for well-defined problems.

This task is related to this learning outcome:

Analyse graphical representations where selected data structure determines efficiency of algorithm performance.

Instructions
Develop and submit the following learning resources, pitched at Level 7 (degree) on the National Qualifications Framework and suitable for online delivery to adult distance students:
1. An outline of a summative assessment task that effectively measures whether or not students have achieved this learning outcome.
2. An outline (topics, heading, sub-headings and brief annotations if relevant) of a chunk of learning material based around this learning outcome and the content focus provided.
3. A sample of a page within this learning material that covers one of the topics you have included in the outline. This page should be:
• brief - no more than 500 words
• written in an approachable explanatory style appropriate to the level of the student
• include references to relevant 'real-world' industry practices and examples
• be clearly laid out with relevant headings and sub-headings
• include at least one complete formative activity that will scaffold the student towards the final assessment
4. List of five relevant online and print resources (these may include industry documents, relevant videos, diagrams or websites) that you could refer students to for further information

The completed writing sample should not exceed 1000 words.

NOTE: See http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Studying-in-NZ/New-Zealand-Qualification-Framework/requirements-nzqf.pdf for further information about levels .

To apply, please send a copy of your CV, covering letter and completed writing sample to [email protected]. Applications close on 20 July 2018.

For questions about the specifics of this task and what it should address, please contact [email protected] or phone or 0508 650200 extn 5678.