The course takes place in period

1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The general aim of the course is to provide the
student with support and tools to purposefully
and
successfully study at Arcada.

Part 2 (3 ECTS) ICT Driving License
The aim of this course section is to guarantee
each new student the opportunity to aquire the
necessary ICT (Information and Communication
Technology) skills for their studies.

Learning outcomes

Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today

At the end of the course students are expected
to:
- know how to use the Arcada information channels
- be acquainted to his/hers studying plan,
profession and reflect over what the goals of the
studies are
- know different tools, methods and studying
forms
that support outcome oriented learning
- understand what autonomous learning means for
the individual learning process and for the
studying results
- be acquainted with the ethical principles
- identify his/hers qualifications in languages
- be aware of the opportunities to develop
language competence

Part 2 (3 ECTS) ICT Driving License

The learning outcomes are that you after having
completed
the course you have the ICT knowledge and skills
necessary
for successful studies and for developing your
competency further.
The detailed learning outcomes are published on
the ICT
Driving License webpage - http://ict.arcada.fi External link

Course contents

Part 1 (2 ECTS)University studies of today

Group tutorials with tutoring teacher
Orientation in studies with Study Counselor
Language support and mapping of language
qualifications
Contents and goal with studies

Part 2 (3 ECTS) ICT Driving License

The ICT leveling test is recommended to be made
in
good time. The leveling test serves as a
prognostic test and support for the ICT Driving
License.

The content of the course applies the
corresponding content at The University of
Helsinki:
1 Introduction to the use of computers
2 The computer environment at Arcada
3 Modifying and presenting data
4 Information retrieval

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Previous course names

None

Additional information

None

Recommended or required reading

Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today
Writing Guide
Study Guide

Part 2 (3 ECTS) ICT Driving License
Learning material published on itslearning and on
the ICT Driving License web site
http://projekt.arcada.fi/ikt-korkort/english/ External link

Home page of the course
https://elearning.arcada.fi/ External link

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Part 1 (2 ECTS)University studies of today
Active participation in lessons and tutorials,
the
participation is shown in a learning diary.

Part 2 (3 ECTS) ICT Driving License
a) Two assignments have to be approved
b) The computer based examination is marked
"passed"
when you have minimum 70% correct answers.

Teacher

Nyberg Janne

Examiner

Nyberg Jan

Group size

No limit (53 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-08-27 08:30 - 10:30 F143 Introduction to Academic Studies/Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-08-28 12:15 - 15:45 E385 Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-08-31 09:15 - 12:45 E385 Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-03 09:15 - 11:15 F143 Introduction to Academic Studies/Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-03 12:00 - 15:30 E383 Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-06 13:00 - 16:00 E385 Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-10 09:15 - 12:45 E385 Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 E385 Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-13 12:30 - 14:15 F143 Introduction to Academic Studies/Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-09-27 12:00 - 14:30 F143 Introduction to Academic Studies/Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-10-11 12:15 - 14:15 F143 Introduction to Academic Studies/Introduktion till högskolestudier Nyberg Janne
2018-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 E383 Introduktion till högskolestudier IA-18 (Infosökning) Infosökning med A-K Åvall Åvall Ann-Kristin

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