Information Technology and Computing Skills (5 ECTS)

Objective

Gaining familiarity with the methodology of information and communications technology and becoming a competent user of this methodology in polytechnic studies, working life and civil society. Introduction to computer applications of live perfomance technology.

Content

Hardware and the local area network - technology of knowledge management
Information security and data protection
E-mail
Text processing; technical standards relating to documentation and learning assignments
Introduction to spreadsheet computation
Introduction to processing graphics
Introduction to image processing
The Internet - techniques and challenges of information search
Introduction to web publishing - home page and digital portfolio
Technical skills for studying courses on the web
Introduction to computer applications of live perfomance technology

Materials

The teacher's teaching materials: e.g. the necessary software manuals both in text files and video recordings. The material is divided in the course's Moodle-learning environment.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Net learning
e-learning
Exam

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The Exam is carried out in the Moodle learning environment. The examination time will be agreed with the students.

Further information

Teaching sessions include: Information Technology and Computing Skills (3 cr) + EXCEL-course (KE00AC40-3002)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Metropolia Information Systems:

Students know how to use the Metropolia information systems and e-learning environments and they are able to register for classes independently. They find the information that it targeted at students. Students know how to use email.

Office Suite Software:
Word processor
Presentation programs
Spreadsheet
Image editing
HTML Programming

Students
- know what the office suite software can be used for
- can complete extensive written assignments using the designated Metropolia template
- are able to produce presentation materials and images, make a website and an ePortfolio.

Quality of Work:
students are able to produce documents that adhere to Metropolia guidelines.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Metropolia Information Systems:

Students know how to use the full capacity of Metropolia information systems and e-learning environments. They can analyze and interpret the available information independently.

Office Suite Software:

Word processor
Presentation programs
Spreadsheet
Image editing
HTML Programming

Students know how to use the full capacity of office suite software independently.

Quality of Work:

Students can use multiple software applications to produce high quality documents that adhere to Metropolia guidelines and they can explain their choice of application.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Metropolia Information Systems:

Students can use Metropolia information systems and e-learning environments fluently. They can analyze the available information and provide comprehensive and justified intepretations.

Office Suite Software:

Word processor
Presentation programs
Spreadsheet
Image editing
HTML Programming

Students know how to use the full capacity of the available office suite software independently. Students recognize and identify the areas of their skills that need improvement.

Quality of Work:

Students can use software applications to produce high quality documents that adhere to Metropolia guidelines and are visually impressive. They can give a thorough analysis of the quality of the documents.

Assessment methods and criteria

10 x Learning assignment: 50%
1 x Exam: 50%