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
You are able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
You take others into account and promote equality and non-discrimination.

Learning to learn
You assess and develop your competence and learning methods in different learning environments.

Operating in a workplace
You are able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
You utilise the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in your work.

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

Materials are:

ICT Skills. 2024. Theory material for ICT Skills. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/en/ict-valmiudet/basics_of_ict/

ICT Skills. 2021. Online videos for ICT Skills. https://moniviestin.jamk.fi/ohjelmat/kurssit/ict-skills

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.

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.
1. assessment:
2. assessment:
3. assessment:

Student workload

Time consumption based on course credits is 81 hours.
- Learning the weekly topic, weekly exercises, 11 pcs: 60 h
- Learning assignments: 21 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.

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.