ICT Skills (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The objectives of the course
Upon completion of this course you know how to use information and communication technology with your studies. You have a basic knowledge of immaterial rights, information security, data privacy and their impact on your studies and work life. You can use the office software such as word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheet calculating diversely. You can participate and create network meeting and use the teamwork tools.

Course competences
Ethics
Operating in a workplace
Business competence

The learning objectives of the course
You have basic knowledge of immaterial rights, information security, data privacy and their impact on your studies and work life. You can use the office software such as word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheet calculating diversely.

Content

In Basics of ICT module you will study the basic concepts of information and communication technology. You will also study basic concepts of immaterial rights, ergonomics, the environmental impact of ICT and Microsoft Teams as a communication and cooperative tool.
In Word Processing module you will study the key functions of word processing software to enable drawing up of documents conforming to document standard and reports conforming to the JUAS reporting instructions.
In Spreadsheet module you will study the software key operations, most common functions and charts and their practical usage.
In Presentation graphics module you will study how to use a presentation graphics software to prepare a high-quality presentation. You will also study how to control and edit the presentation by using the master slides.

The course may also include on a degree program specific basis other key information technology sectors required for field-specific skills.

Materials

General learning material can be found in Microsoft Office tutorials.
Theory material for ICT Skills. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/ictskills/

Teaching methods

Weekly tasks and learning assignments are in an e-learning environment and are carried out through office programs. Feedback is given as comments in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods:
online lectures, weekly tasks, assignments, online test

Exam schedules

The weekly tasks and assignments have one actual return date and two re-sit dates. The dates are told at the beginning of the course.

Completion alternatives

The course can be completed entirely virtually by doing tasks independently

Student workload

Contact lessons, learning assignments and exercises 81 h:

Material familiarization 35 h
Weekly tasks 16 h
Assignments 30 h.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass this course you must demonstrate that you master the basic ICT skills at a level required by your studies and working life. You are also capable of improving your ICT skills. Your abilities are assessed based on the course assignments and tasks.

You have basic knowledge of immaterial rights, information security, data privacy and their impact on your studies and work life. You can use the office software such as word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheet calculating diversely. You recognize and can use the teamwork and network communication tools your organization provides.

Qualifications

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