IT tools (5cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Below 50%- Fail Grade 1: 50-59% Grade 2: 60-69% Grade 3: 70-79% Grade 4: 80-89% Grade 5: 90-100% Final results: 45% from exam and 55% from assignment and quizzes. The student must obtain at least 50% in the exam in order to pass the course. Evaluation criteria - satisfactory (1-2) The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. Evaluation criteria - good (3-4) The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise. Evaluation criteria - excellent (5) The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The student demonstrates proficiency in using office software to create reports, documents, visual presentations, perform calculations, and generate charts. The student operates with a strong awareness of information security and effectively uses Metropolia’s IT services in their studies.

Content

• Basics of spreadsheet calculations • Basics of word processing and document management • Basics of presentation graphics • Basics of information security • IT services at Metropolia

Location and time

The course is a fully online course with videos presentations by the lecture and practical walkthrough videos. There are no video conference calls planned unless requested. The course online learning environment is Moodle - an email with instructions on how to access the learning environment will be sent to students one week before the course starts. The course work is completed by each student individually and will include Assignments, Quizzes & Tasks Self-directed learning *Subject to change

Materials

All learning materials and related literature will be provided by the teacher and made available via Moodle and/or OMA.

Teaching methods

This course introduces students to essential IT tools needed for academic and professional success. It covers the fundamentals of Microsoft Office, including Word for document creation, Excel for data management and analysis (with a focus on constructing formulas, understanding formula logic, and applying Excel’s built-in functions), and PowerPoint for creating clear and engaging visual presentations. Students will also learn to navigate the university’s digital learning environment effectively and make use of cloud-based services for collaboration and file management. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce professional-quality reports, documents, charts, and calculations, search for and interpret IT-related information, and communicate technical concepts clearly and appropriately.

Exam schedules

Exam dates and times will be agreed upon by the student and the teacher.

Student workload

This is a five credit course, therefore requires 135 hours to complete. The time will be broken down as follows: Planned classroom activities: 36 hrs Quizzes : 20 hrs Exam : 3 hrs Research and Self-study: 76 hours

Qualifications

The course materials do not support Mac users. Please note that the office programs used in the course must be installed on the computer; the online version is not sufficient.