ICT Skills (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Step by step / every week in autumn, beginning from 1st September 2022 (=start info).

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.

Location and time

Introduction lesson
place: at Dynamo (class D436) & by Matti's Zoom
https://jamk.zoom.us/my/matti.mieskolainen (without password)
time: 1st September at 11:30-13:30

IMPORTANT!
Eeveryone: bring a laptop and a headset for the start day on Dynamo, pls

Materials

The material links will be published on the start day (1st September at 11:30-13:30), pls

Teaching methods

You will be studying the contents of this course using videomaterial. Videos consist of basic functionalities and their use. After familiarizing yourself with the functionalities, you will be applying the contents into practise in weekly exercises and in larger assignments that combine the contents of weekly exercises.
Most of this you can study online and use your own privat chedule.

We will decide on Thu, 1st of September, if we will need f2f meeting few times (where/when) - if it's nesessary.

Exam schedules

The overall assessment of the course is done in three phases based on the weekly exercises and learning assignments. Assessment phases can be considered as an "exam and it's re-takes". In case the course is not yet completed at the time of first / second assessment phase, you have possibility to complete the course before the last assessment.

End date of the Course 31.01.2023

1. assessment:05.12.2022
2. assessment:12.12.2022
3. assessment:02.01.2023

International connections

Via teacher's international network and background, pls

Completion alternatives

If you are applying for compensation for previous studies / experience, or you want a different way to complete the course, please ask for a separate consultation with the teacher, please

Student workload

Time consumption based on course credits is 80 hours.
- Learning the weekly topic, weekly exercises, 11 pcs: 60 h
- Learning assignments: 20 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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Further information

Assessment of the course is implemented as continuous assessment. You will be given feedback in the e-learning environment, related to your returns. This supports continuous working on the course.

Assessment is done based on criteria of the weekly exercises and learning assignments, that are presented at the beginning of the course. Passing the course requires passing all the exercises and assignments.

Implementation has a schedule that will be introduced in start info. Note that schedule must be followed.