ICT Skills (3cr)

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.

Materials

English materials are: Theory material for ICT Skills. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/ictskills/ 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 80 hours. - Learning the weekly topic, weekly exercises, 11 pcs: 60 h - Learning assignments: 20 h

Qualifications

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