CMS BasicsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: HTGP0050
Credits
3 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Heikki Sateila
Objective
The object of the course
More than 60% of the web pages on the internet run on some sort of web content management system and you can create almost any website imaginable with web content management system. Best part is that you don’t need to know any programming languages to achieve that!
CMS Basics is a crash course towards understanding on what the basic building blocks of web content management systems are and how content is managed on the internet. After completing this course, you will know how to build complex websites and services by using a web content management system.
Course Competences
Business competence
Systems and methods in ICT
Learning and information management competence
The learning objectives of the course
You will understand how a web content management system works. You will apply your knowledge to create, update and remove content from content management system. You understand different levels of user accounts and their privileges. You will apply your knowledge to customize the content management system with different themes and related tools to your liking or to specifications. You will understand different media file formats, and their properties, used by content management systems and how the affect the whole ecosystem from end users to the content management system to the maintainer.
Content
What different web content management systems are there
What different parts do they usually have
WordPress, and how to use it including media uploading, content creation and modifying its themes
Qualifications
-
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You understand what a content management system is, what different uses does it have and you recognize the different parts of it. You can apply your knowledge to create, modify and remove content with the content management system. You can apply your knowledge of the content editor to create different styles of layouts. You are able to modify existing themes and user interfaces with the tools that the content management system provides. You understand how different multimedia filetypes affect the platform.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
- Heikki Sateila
Scheduling groups
- Web & Data (Tiko) (Paikkoja: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Game Production (BIT) (Paikkoja: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HTK23S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
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HTG23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
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ZJAHTK23S1Avoin AMK, Tiko, AMK-polut, tietojenkäsittely, tradenomi amk
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ZJAHTG23S1Avoin AMK, Tiko, AMK-polut, BIT, tradenomi amk
Pienryhmät
- Web & Data (Tiko)
- Game Production (BIT)
Objective
The object of the course
More than 60% of the web pages on the internet run on some sort of web content management system and you can create almost any website imaginable with web content management system. Best part is that you don’t need to know any programming languages to achieve that!
CMS Basics is a crash course towards understanding on what the basic building blocks of web content management systems are and how content is managed on the internet. After completing this course, you will know how to build complex websites and services by using a web content management system.
Course Competences
Business competence
Systems and methods in ICT
Learning and information management competence
The learning objectives of the course
You will understand how a web content management system works. You will apply your knowledge to create, update and remove content from content management system. You understand different levels of user accounts and their privileges. You will apply your knowledge to customize the content management system with different themes and related tools to your liking or to specifications. You will understand different media file formats, and their properties, used by content management systems and how the affect the whole ecosystem from end users to the content management system to the maintainer.
Content
What different web content management systems are there
What different parts do they usually have
WordPress, and how to use it including media uploading, content creation and modifying its themes
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Documentation. (N.d.). WordPress.org website. https://wordpress.org/documentation
Teaching methods
The implementation utilizes reverse learning and project-based learning. In addition to independent study, you will work in small groups to build a WordPress site.
You will receive feedback on your performance by attending lectures, workshops, and submitting learning assignments. If needed, you will receive individual guidance during contact sessions.
Your skills will be assessed through submitted assignments and knowledge tests. As a group, you will submit the website, which will be evaluated.
Exam schedules
This implementation doesn't include an exam. Every student creates a WordPress website alone or in a group, which is presented in the last lecture.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of three credits is approximately 81 hours.
Further information
Avoin amk 10 (included in the total capacity)
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You understand what a content management system is, what different uses does it have and you recognize the different parts of it. You can apply your knowledge to create, modify and remove content with the content management system. You can apply your knowledge of the content editor to create different styles of layouts. You are able to modify existing themes and user interfaces with the tools that the content management system provides. You understand how different multimedia filetypes affect the platform.
Qualifications
-
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Face-to-face, 33 % Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 110
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
- Antony Smal
Scheduling groups
- Group 1 TIKO (Paikkoja: 55. Open UAS: 0.)
- Group 2 BIT (Paikkoja: 55. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HTG22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
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HTK22S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
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ZJAHTG22S1Avoin AMK, Tiko, AMK-polut, BIT, tradenomi amk
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ZJAHTK22S1Avoin AMK, Tiko, AMK-polut, tietojenkäsittely, tradenomi amk
Pienryhmät
- Group 1 TIKO
- Group 2 BIT
Objective
The object of the course
More than 60% of the web pages on the internet run on some sort of web content management system and you can create almost any website imaginable with web content management system. Best part is that you don’t need to know any programming languages to achieve that!
CMS Basics is a crash course towards understanding on what the basic building blocks of web content management systems are and how content is managed on the internet. After completing this course, you will know how to build complex websites and services by using a web content management system.
Course Competences
Business competence
Systems and methods in ICT
Learning and information management competence
The learning objectives of the course
You will understand how a web content management system works. You will apply your knowledge to create, update and remove content from content management system. You understand different levels of user accounts and their privileges. You will apply your knowledge to customize the content management system with different themes and related tools to your liking or to specifications. You will understand different media file formats, and their properties, used by content management systems and how the affect the whole ecosystem from end users to the content management system to the maintainer.
Content
What different web content management systems are there
What different parts do they usually have
WordPress, and how to use it including media uploading, content creation and modifying its themes
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
- Teachers materials
Additional material:
- https://wordpress.com/learn/
- https://developer.wordpress.com/
Teaching methods
- Webinars
- Face to face tutoring and coaching
- Exercises
- Project based learning
Exam schedules
No exams.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Ask the teacher for more information.
Student workload
One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of three credits is approximately 80 hours.
- Approx 24 hours for lectures
- Approx 56 hours for individual learning, exercises and project work
Further information
Open UAS (5+5) places included in the total capacity (spots)
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You understand what a content management system is, what different uses does it have and you recognize the different parts of it. You can apply your knowledge to create, modify and remove content with the content management system. You can apply your knowledge of the content editor to create different styles of layouts. You are able to modify existing themes and user interfaces with the tools that the content management system provides. You understand how different multimedia filetypes affect the platform.
Qualifications
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