Digital skills (5 cr)

Objective

The common part (3 ECTS cr) for the bachelor's degree students of all programs:
- You know how to use Xamk`s own systems and the most common digital tools in your studies and profession.
- You will be able to create the most common documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
- You know how to work with information security mindset.

The field-specific part (2 ECTS cr):
- You know the most common digital tools and services in your professional field.
- You know how to use appropriate digital applications and utilize your skills in tasks in your field.

Content

The common part (3 ECTS cr) for the bachelor's degree students of all programs:
- Which Xamk systems do you need during your studies?
- Which information and communication technology applications do you need in your studies and profession?
- How to create the most common documents using word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheets?
- What is meant by information security and how to work securely in your studies and profession?

The field-specific part (2 ECTS cr):
- Which digital tools and services are used in your professional field?
- How do you use digital applications and utilize your skills in tasks in your professional field?

Course material

Xamk general content (3 ECTS): The material is available on a separate Learn platform.

Business Information Technology (2 ECTS): The material is available on a separate Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

Online learning materials, online exercises, independent work.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Learning assignments develop IT professional work life skills.

Timing of exams and assignments

2 ects: All assignments must be returned before end date of course. Course can not be passed with just an exam.

International cooperation

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Student workload

1 ects is equivalent of 27 hours of student work. However, the amount of work depends on your study skills and previous knowledge. Work load consists of online learning materials, online assignments and independent work.

Course part description

3 ECTS: Online75 studies in separate Learn platform tohether with Xamk technology students.

2 ects: The Business Information Technology (BIT) students section (2 ects) consists of skills suitable for the initial phase of BIT studies, from central digital skills for data processors. Detailed description available in course platform.

Further information

Course is only for Business Information Technology students.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the digital tools and services needed in their studies.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles in the digital environments.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved return of all the assignments to the learning platform.

Further information

The common part (3 ECTS cr) for the bachelor's degree students of all programs is implemented online in the Learn environment. In the field-specific (2 ECTS cr) part, the method of implementation is on-site or online studies, according to the degree program's own decision.