ICT PROJECT FOR
SOCIAL CHANGE
Grade 12 – Empowerment Technologies
ICT PROJECT FOR SOCIAL
CHANGE
Sociologists define social change as a transformation
of cultures, institutions, and functions. Most change isn’t
instantaneous. In society, change is often very slow. There
are a variety of parts and forces at work, many of which
resist disruptions of the status quo. All societies go through
these types of changes at one point. You don’t need to be
an avid student of history to know that. Consider a modern
society and reflect on what it looked like hundreds of years
ago.
EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL
CHANGE
Social change often occurs as a result of social movements.
There are countless examples throughout history in every country
on earth. Some of the most famous (many of which are ongoing
and/or evolving) include:
1.The Reformation
2.The abolition of the transatlantic slave trade
3.The Civil Rights movement
4.The feminist movement
5.The LGBTQ+ rights movement
6.The green movement
Social change occurs when societal institutions,
structures, and cultures undergo a significant shift. Famous
examples include the Reformation in 16th- century Europe
and the American civil rights movement. More often than
not, social change is slow.
CREATING A CONCEPT
PAPER
Before starting your project, your group should be
able to do the necessary paperwork. This allows experts to
see if your project is doable over the time frame that was
given and if it is significant enough to be made into reality.
A concept paper is a document used to convince a
panel of potential funders to help a product, program, or
service become a reality. Your teacher will play the role of
the sponsor and you have to convince him or her that your
project is worth your time and effort.
SIX ELEMENTS OF A
CONCEPT PAPER
1.TITLE PAGE – The title of your concept paper will serve a lot in terms of getting the
audience interest, so make sure to have a short but a catchy and interesting title of your chosen
topic.
2.INTRODUCTION – includes your group’s mission and vision and a brief introduction of your
project.
3.PURPOSE – includes the reasons why this project is worth your group and your sponsor’s
time, effort, and money.
4.DESCRIPTION – includes all the necessary information about the project. In ICT, it involves
the sites you are going to produce and the purpose of each and how they work in unison.
5.SUPPORT – contains the budget needed for the project. Some concept papers do not
specify any amount requested from the sponsor.
6.CONTACT INFORMATION – includes information on how the group can be contacted.
SAMPLE TOPICS FOR A
CONCEPT PAPER
ØAnimal Cruelty
ØEnergy Insufficiency
ØHuman Rights Violation
ØPre-Marital Sex and Early Pregnancy
ØDrug Addiction
ØPopulation Explosion
ØExtrajudicial Killing (Criminal Injustice)
ØWomen Empowerment
PROJECT OR CAMPAIGN MUST
MEET THE SMART CRITERIA
S – Specific: Make you goals specific and narrow for more
effective planning
M – Measurable: Define what evidence will prove you’re
making progress and reevaluate when necessary.
A – Attainable: Make sure you can reasonably accomplish your
goal within a certain timeframe.
R – Realistic: Your goals should align with your values and long-
term objectives.
T – Time-bounded: Set a realistic, ambitious end-date for task
prioritization and motivation.
SIMPLIFIED ICT PROJECT
PROCESS OVERVIEW
