HU0S023 - Digital Capability 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HU0S023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Digital Capability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Probert | ||
| Module Team: | Jane Finucane, Andy Croll, Darren Macey, Eamonn Kelly, Emma Wheeler, Rachel Lock-Lewis, Ruth Atherton, Jared Davies, Karyn Davies, Liam Newton, Catherine McCluskey | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101090 - study skills | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to become competent in the use of various digital tools to aid study in Higher Education.
Content Summary
The module will provide the student with opportunities to explore and use a variety of digital tools
Digital tools: such as Blackboard, Collaborate and Panopto. Basics of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Carrying out research using online systems (e.g. Google Scholar/Books, FindIt).
Effective communication using digital media: such as blogs; vlogs; podcasts; websites; social media; digital images and graphics.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 64 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Use technology effectively for academic communication. |
| LO2 | Use technology effectively for academic research. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | A digital output method will be on one of the following topics related to the student’s relevant field: Inclusivity Sustainability Digital World | 10 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Three pieces of practical written work which demonstrates practical engagement with digital resources including effective use of various Microsoft Office packages. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |