ICT Skills (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

EA-TS/TELIN/YHTOP/YHTTH/YTHVI: Students know how to utilize information and communications technology in independent and group work. Students have basic information on copyrights and information security and their significance. Students know the basics of office software (word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheets). Students are familiar with social media tools and services and understand their potential in professional usage.

Content

Key functions of word processing software to enable drawing up of documents conforming to document standard and reports conforming to the JAMK reporting instructions.
During the course students will complete the reporting templates which they can then utilize later on in their studies.
Spreadsheet software key functions and practical usage.
Use of presentation graphics software and application of the skills to prepare a high-quality presentation.
Basic copyright concepts and information security and their significance.
Students know the basics of online communications tools (e.g. social media).
The course may also include on a degree programme specific basis other key information.

Materials

Material in the online learning environment. MS Office Instructions.

Completion alternatives

Individual work including exam 70% Group work 30%

Student workload

o Lectures/Online studies and exercices0 – 60h o Independent studies 0 - 60 h Total 80 hours work by students

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

To pass a course students must demonstrate that
o they master basic IT skills at a level required by studies and working life
o they are capable of improving their IT skills
The students’ skills are assessed on the basis of the final exam and assignments.

Qualifications

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Further information

Corresponding course in Finnish: ZZPP0400 ICT-valmiudet