MM-404 Computer Awareness
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Hellen Mula Apondi Olum
- Lecture Semester:
- Summer, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Multimedia and Educational Technology, Master's Programme
- Technology for Teaching
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
We encounter many technical challenges and different types of digital tools and software in our everyday life. Some of this might be of great help; others can prove to be dangerous. Sometimes it can also be difficult to determine which challenges are real and which ones one can be ignored. This course will provide a basic understanding to the basic rules you need to follow when navigating online, how to find necessary information, and being able to evaluate the information. The course will also provide an overview of social media and the opportunities and challenges it comes with. The last part of the course focuses on citations and the correct use of references.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should:
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Be aware of possible challenges when navigating the web.
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Have knowledge of virus and other malware.
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Define some of the possibilities and challenges concerning the use of social media.
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Know the concept of «Fake News» and develop strategies for verifying information online
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Understand resource citations and referencing in academic writing.
Examination requirements
Compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the examination. Information about compulsory assignments will be given in the LMS at use, at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
The course is posted in its entirety online and can be worked on individually.
Detailed study guides with learning tasks and activities, learner focused approach with tutor support, many-to-many communication, negotiation of meaning in asynchronous threaded discussions, video lectures, peer tutoring and online quizzes. Assignments relevant to all the learning objectives will be given and these assignments must be passed to sit for the exam.
Expected workload for students is 135 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Multimedia and Educational Technology, or the one-year programme Technology for Teaching.
Assessment methods and criteria
4 hour exam at home. Pass / fail.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MM-106 – Computer Awareness | 5 |
| MM-901 – Web and Computer Awareness | 5 |
| MM-410 – Applied 21st Century Skills | 5 |