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.

Location and time

All lessons are Online contacts

Materials

Teaching materials are provided in the online learning environment. Materials include but are not limited to videos and links to MS Office Instructions.

Teaching methods

You study by using online contact method. You use Zoom application.
The all methods and practices shall be provided during the first meeting of the course.

During this course you will make your own ICT handbook. You can use this manual later in your studies and work.

Exam schedules

There is no exam in this course.

Completion alternatives

If you want, you can take the exam. if you pass the exam, then the course is completed.

Student workload

Contact lessons 14 hours
Online learning 2 hours
Course exercises 50 hours
Teamwork 15 hours
Total student workload 81 hours.

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

You must return your ICT handbook. In addition to this, you must make and return at least three other tasks: A Word text according to JAMK's reporting instructions, a PowerPoint presentation and an Excel spreadsheet.