Module
Digital Skills
- Module code
- 0IFY2
- Module leader
- Geraint Coles and Marieke Guy
- Module credits
- 15
- Prerequisites
- None
- Min study time
- 150 hours
- Contact Hrs within study time
- 60 hours
- Teaching period
- Semester 1
Module content
This module introduces students to key concepts relating to uses of ICT. Students will practise: file creation and management; network and data security; web browsing and information searching; on-line communication including email etiquette and personal IT security; creation, formatting and finishing of word processed documents; use of spreadsheets including formatting, standard formulae and creation of graphs and charts; creation of presentations, and some introductory work on project planning.
Module outcomes
To pass this module, students must be able to:
- Demonstrate skills of information literacy.
- Create spreadsheets incorporating formulae and graphs.
- Develop creative and effective presentations.
- Search securely for online information before evaluating, managing and organising that information.
Assessment
| Assessment | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Produce an e-portfolio | 75% |
| Coursework | Group digital project | 25% |
Key texts
See RAU Resource list for full details:
LifeSkills | Developing work and life skills. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://barclayslifeskills.com/?campaign=Google_RS-2018_Barclays_Lifeskills_Brand_Broad&chnnl=PSB&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Y2hrvjp3QIVIRbTCh1etwBcEAAYASAAEgJcBvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Skills for OU Study - Skills for OU Study - Open University. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www2.open.ac.uk/students/skillsforstudy/index.php
Neville, Colin. (n.d.). The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism (3rd ed). Open University Press, 2016.
Copus, Julia. (n.d.). Brilliant writing tips for students. Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Pulman, Andy. (n.d.). Blogs, wikis, podcasts and more. Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Excel 2013 Tutorial: A Comprehensive Guide to Excel for Anyone - YouTubePractical ‘How to’ guides for livestock farmers - YouTube. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mNwJkUYS9A
Digital Skills Resources | Microsoft. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/digital-skills/resources?activetab=resources_categories%3aprimaryr3
Digital Skills | Learning & Work. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.learningandwork.org.uk/our-work/life-and-society/digital-skills/
Free digital skills courses for all levels. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.futurelearn.com/career-advice/grow-your-digital-skills
Video Storytelling For Social Media | Online Course. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.socialcreators.com/video-storytelling-for-social-media
Free Social Media Tutorials at GCFGlobal. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/socialmedia/