Study Guide

Module activity summary

  • Introductory Workshop: 28 January 4pm in 45/0013
  • Weekly labs: Starting 1 February 12 – 1pm in 28/1019
  • Online discussions (5 topics in total, one topic per fortnight)

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Here is the UOSM2008 Study Guide 2016 with assessment rubrics.

We also have the UOSM2008 in Nine Steps to get you started

and the One Page Guide with deadlines and the marks breakdown.

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Module Learning Outcomes

After completing this module you should:

  1. be proactive, confident and flexible adopters of a range of web and mobile technologies for personal, academic and professional use
  2. use appropriate web and mobile technologies effectively to search for, store and curate relevant information
  3. be equipped to reflect upon and critically evaluate the information obtained
  4. engage creatively and productively in relevant online communities
  5. be familiar with the use of collaboration tools to facilitate networking, group work and project management
  6. be aware of the challenges inherent in ensuring online privacy and security
  7. have developed appropriate communication skills for peer and tutor interaction within an ‘always on’ environment

Timetable

TOPICS LOCATION

DATE

TUTOR
28 Jan Introduction – how the module works, expectations, outcomes 45/0013

LH/SH/NF
 1 Feb (and weekly thereafter) Getting started with building your professional digital profiles 28/1019

LH/SH
8 Feb to 21 Feb Topic 1: Evaluating information quality,  digital visitors/residents ONLINE

ALL
22 Feb  to  6 March Topic 2: Online identity, privacy, security. ONLINE

ALL
7 March to 20 March Topic 3: Employability: networking, social capital and reputation building ONLINE

ALL
18 April to 1 May Topic 4: Challenges/ethics of ‘real time’ social media, digital divide, citizenship ONLINE

ALL
2 May to 15th May Topic 5: Open access, IP, creative commons. ONLINE

ALL