Information and Communication Technology Skills (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The course focuses on learning the basic concepts of information communication technology (ICT) and how to use computers in business perspective. The widely known MS-Office package is in use, with practical approach.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Use computer and its operating system.
• Create documents, calculations, presentations and communicate by using MS-Office.
• Further develop their practical ICT skills.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

• How to make business documents, where to save and how to print?
• How to make business spreadsheet calculations and charts?
• How to make business presentations?

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student knows the basic ICT terms, is familiar with the basic MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), and can use them. The student has a basic knowledge of some supporting tools. The student is able to use a cloud environment for sharing information. The student takes responsibility of his/her own studying but may still need some support or supervision for using the tools and working in a group.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student recognises well the basic ICT terms, is familiar with the basic MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and can tailor their use based on the outcome required. The student has a basic knowledge of some supporting tools. The student uses cloud environment efficiently for sharing information. The student can do the given tasks independently and is able to support other team members.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student can broadly and independently apply the MS Office tools and cloud environment. The student has a basic knowledge of some supporting tools. The student is very self-confident in solving problems in his/her application area, can explain and teach the tools and methods to others and help his/her team mates in their ICT problems.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

There will be no exams. The evaluation will be based on attaining 80% of attendance and completing the assignments and projects. The quality of work is taken into consideration.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Continuous assessment and self-evaluation will be used. Peer evaluation will encourage students to improve their understanding.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

In-class demonstration, class exercises, assignments etc. Attendance is compulsory. At least, 80% of participation in the lessons is a prerequisite to pass the course.
The student submits a self-evaluation and reflective essay, well-formatted at the end of the course.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials will be provided on TUNI Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Students should spend time practising with the materials and exercises on TUNI Moodle.
Practising and doing the course assignments.
Students design templates for Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Sisällön jaksotus

Editing TAMK's report template
- Saving and filing digital documents
- Ms Word basics and advance
- Ms Excel basics, calculations and functions
- PowerPoint presentation design

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Prior completion of a similar course, certificate of completion etc Higher Education certificate.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Students should be able to edit TAMK's report template by the end of the course.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

- the student has not attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has not provided any medical report to justify his/her absences.
- student has not completed and submitted at least, half of the assignments and projects.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

- the student has attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has completed and submitted at least, more than half of the assignments and projects on the course, with some recognisable errors.
- the student has written and submitted a reflective essay- self-evaluation.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

-the student has submitted the required assignments on time and has demonstrated his ICT skills on all the documents submitted.
- the student has attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has completed and submitted all the required assignments and projects on time, with minor errors
- the student has written and submitted a reflective essay- self-evaluation.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

-the student has submitted the required assignments on time and has demonstrated his ICT skills on all the documents submitted.
- the student has attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has completed and submitted all the required assignments and projects on time, with no errors
- the student has written and submitted a reflective essay- self-evaluation.