The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2009 (international students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (native finnish speaking students) - General studies
- International business 2009 (native swedish speaking students) - General studies
- Plastics technology 2009 - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - General studies
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - General studies
- Nursing 2011 - General studies
- Nursing 2012 - General studies
- Nursing 2013 - General studies
- Nursing 2014 - General studies
- Nursing 2015 - General studies
- Nursing 2016 - General studies
- Nursing 2017 - General studies
- Nursing 2018 - General studies
- Nursing 2019 - General studies
- Nursing 2020 - General studies
- Nursing 2021 - General studies
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)
- 2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
To support the student to purposefully,
responsibly and
successfully be able to study at Arcada and get
a foundation
for his/hers career building.
Following generic competences are emphasized in
the course:
- Learning competence
- Digital literacy
- Global competence
- Ethical competence
- Communicative and social competence
Learning outcomes
Learning competence
- To have a realistic understanding of the own
higher education learning and the importance of
lifelong learning
- To know about different tools, methods and
study
activities that supports a target-oriented
learning
- To understand the importance of collaboration
for
better learning
- To be familiar with your studies and reflect
upon
the objectives of your studies
- To be familiar with your profession and get
an
insight in the knowledge, skills and attitudes
needed in your professional life.
Digital literacy
- To understand the importance of developing
your
digital competence and information competence
- To get the skills to independently solve
issues
concerning digital information, communication
and
content creation
- To master the most basic digital tools and
function so that you can be able to study,
communicate and create digital content
Global competence
- To be open minded and see the strength of
cultural
diversity
Ethical competence
- To integrate ethical principles of good
scientific
practice in the studies at Arcada
Communicative and social competence
- To be able to share insights with others and
argue
for their opinions
- To use the writing guide in written work
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
Multicultural studies
Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies (online
course in
itslearning)
1. Digital literacies
2. Content creation
3. Information literacy
4. Communication and collaboration
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Additional information
Participating in a preparation seminar prior to
the examination seminar is mandatory.
Both course parts - University studies of today
and ICT Driving License - must be passed during
the academic year. The course parts are
registered in one single grade corresponding 5
cr. There are separate course areas for the
course parts on itslearning.
Part 2: Digital literacies is an online course.
Every week
new tasks will appear. We also offer dropin if
needed.
More information in itslearning.
Recommended or required reading
Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today
Writing Guide
Study Guide
Scientific Writing
Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies
ict.arcada.fi and itslearning
Study activities
- Lectures - 0 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
- Small-group work - 0 hours
- Individual studies - 0 hours
- Internet-based studies - 0 hours
- Seminars - 0 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 0 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Part 1 (2 ECTS) University studies of today
Active participation in lessons, seminars
(International week) and tutorials.
Participation is shown in a learning diary
handed in
by each student.
Part 2 (3 ECTS) Digital literacies
Pass all mandatory tasks in itslearning
Teacher
- Gray Pamela
- Levälahti Filip
- Ray Jan-Anders
- Åkermarck Erica
- Pusa Tatja
Examiner
Gray Pamela
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (36 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2020-08-10 to 2020-09-06
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2020-08-25 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F249 | Welcome to Arcada Nursing Arcada-Diak | On Campus and Zoom https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65803022765?pwd=cVVHQzJQaXVNUU1Gd3hVcnBLSnYzZz09 Meeting ID: 658 0302 2765 Password: 764645 | Forss Mia Gray Pamela Kielo Emilia Mannevaara Pauleen Ribeiro Nobre Nuno Miguel Sjölund Terese Åkermarck Erica |
2020-08-25 | 12:30 - 14:00 | F249 | Practical information about Arcada and your studies | Campus and Zoom https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65567084796?pwd=OWlVRUVmb015NmFSSXZ6UjZMUW1Kdz09 Meeting ID: 655 6708 4796 Password: 286029 | Mannevaara Pauleen Sjölund Terese Åkermarck Erica |
2020-08-25 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Guided tour at Arcada | Mannevaara Pauleen Sjölund Terese Åkermarck Erica |
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2020-08-26 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Introduction at Diak | Getting to know each other Diak students | ||
2020-08-26 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Accreditation/ Recognition of prior learning | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61570832109?pwd=UHQxWDVXSHVGU1JmR3F2Q2w1YjQ3UT09 Meeting ID: 615 7083 2109 Password: 259618 | Åkermarck Erica | |
2020-08-26 | 13:00 - 16:00 | Introduction at DIAK | |||
2020-08-27 | 09:00 - 14:30 | Introduction at Diak | |||
2020-08-31 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Global Competences | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62114721710?pwd=MUlwMjlFcVVHcFA0d0FvRXBlSzJkZz09 Meeting ID: 621 1472 1710 Password: 684458 Global Competences/soft skills make you attractive in the future job market, as these are sought after by employers and prepare you for continuous learning. | Slotte Sandra Åkermarck Erica |
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2020-09-02 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Support for distance learning | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62627201707 | Ekström Mia Höglund Maria Martin Helena |
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2020-09-08 | 11:00 - 12:30 | Introduction to University Studies | Lecture on zoom (check itslearning) | Ray Jan-Anders | |
2020-09-15 | 11:00 - 12:30 | Introduction to University Studies | Lecture on zoom (check itslearning) | Ray Jan-Anders | |
2020-09-22 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Q & A with Pihla (Diak) and Erica | 13-14:00 you have the possibility to ask questions from Pihla and Erica about your studies. From 14:00-14:30 Pihla will show you about the registration to Diaks courses Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66825256595 Meeting ID: 668 2525 6595 Join by SIP 66825256595@109.105.112.236 66825256595@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 668 2525 6595 | Åkermarck Erica | |
2020-09-29 | 10:30 - 12:15 | Workshop Information Searching Skills and databases in Diak and Arcada | Diak | Hagström Sarah | |
2020-11-24 | 10:00 - 11:30 | Tutor meeting with Kristiina, Pihla, Erica & Pamela | This is an online tutor meeting for all of you. Welcome! Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63826565207?pwd=ZnlQM2FEcWV6cEFtWmpuSE1wVzF1QT09 Meeting ID: 638 2656 5207 Passcode: 071585 Join by SIP 63826565207@109.105.112.236 63826565207@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 638 2656 5207 Passcode: 071585 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
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2021-01-25 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Tutoring session with Pihla, Kristiina, Pamela and Erica | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66153115038?pwd=VWlhZWs3OWxOMWpvR3dsNHcycnA0dz09 Meeting ID: 661 5311 5038 Passcode: 557406 Join by SIP 66153115038@109.105.112.236 66153115038@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 661 5311 5038 Passcode: 557406 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |
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2021-03-04 | 12:30 - 13:30 | Tutoring session with Sonja and Erica | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69594388540?pwd=dEhpd2hOMXhJU0JlUjhPSTdYZUZlZz09 Meeting ID: 695 9438 8540 Passcode: 241172 Join by SIP 69594388540@109.105.112.236 69594388540@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 695 9438 8540 Passcode: 241172 | Åkermarck Erica | |
2021-04-28 | 14:45 - 15:45 | Tutoring session with Sonja, Hanna, Kristiina, Pamela and Erica | Erica Åkermarck is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65045356901?pwd=dlhpWDNLVmhPNTZ2RzM3elZpc1JuQT09 Meeting ID: 650 4535 6901 Passcode: 774132 Join by SIP 65045356901@109.105.112.236 65045356901@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 650 4535 6901 Passcode: 774132 | Gray Pamela Åkermarck Erica |