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

The study materials will be published in the Learn environment at the start of the course.

Study forms and methods

3 credits of the course will be conducted as non-time-bound online teaching and 2 credits as face-to-face teaching in accordance with the timetable.

Learning takes place in the Learn environment. Access to the course platform will open on the first day of the course.

The learning process is structured around independent assignments available on the Learn platform.

Assessed assignments are to be completed independently and submitted according to the given deadlines.

Note! The course consists of two separately graded components: a shared component worth 3 credits and a field-specific component worth 2 credits. A more detailed description can be found below.

RDI and work-related cooperation

No.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course does not include an exam.

The course ends on the date specified in the implementation details, by which all learning assignments and other tasks related to completing the course must be completed.

International cooperation

No.

Student workload

On a 5 ECTS course, the student's workload is approximately 135 hours, the majority of which consists of independently completed learning assignments.

Course part description

This implementation consists of two parts: a shared component worth 3 credits and a field-specific component worth 2 credits.

In the shared component, basic digital skills are covered, such as the use of spreadsheet software, presentation software, and word processing software. The shared component also includes an introduction to Xamk's systems, which play an important role during the studies.

The field-specific component focuses on digital skills related to the student's field of study.

Both components are assessed separately. A passing grade must be obtained in both parts for the entire course to be evaluated.

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

The assessment is based on the learning objectives and evaluation criteria of the course. Successful completion of the course requires both the shared component and the field-specific component to be completed with a passing grade.

The grading scale for the course is 1–5. The instructor will provide more detailed information on the assessment and evaluation criteria at the beginning of the course.

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.