Study Guide
Module activity summary
- Introductory Workshop: 6th October 2016 11am in 2/1079
- Weekly labs: Starting 14th October 9am – 10am in 2/3041
- Online discussions (5 topics in total, one topic per fortnight)
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Module Learning Outcomes
After completing this module you should:
- be proactive, confident and flexible adopters of a range of web and mobile technologies for personal, academic and professional use
- use appropriate web and mobile technologies effectively to search for, store and curate relevant information
- be equipped to reflect upon and critically evaluate the information obtained
- engage creatively and productively in relevant online communities
- be familiar with the use of collaboration tools to facilitate networking, group work and project management
- be aware of the challenges inherent in ensuring online privacy and security
- have developed appropriate communication skills for peer and tutor interaction within an ‘always on’ environment
WEEKLY DROP-IN SESSIONS (9 – 10 am in Fridays in 2/3041)
| 14/10 | Getting started with WordPress – troubleshooting |
| 21/10 | Getting started with WordPress – troubleshooting |
| 28/10 | Topic 1 feedback workshop |
| 4/11 | Tools for creating graphics/images/infographics |
| 11/11 | Topic 2 feedback workshop |
| 18/11 | Tools for creating animated videos and/or presentations |
| 25/11 | Topic 3 feedback workshop |
| 2/12 | General troubleshooting session |
| 9/12 | Topic 4 feedback workshop |
| 16/12 | General troubleshooting session |
Topic by Topic Timetable
| 6th Oct | Introduction – how the module works, expectations, outcomes | 2/1079 | |
| 14th October (and weekly thereafter) | Getting started with building your professional digital profiles | 2/3041 | |
| 10 to 23 Oct | Topic 1: Evaluating information quality, digital visitors/residents | ONLINE | |
| 24 Oct to 6 Nov | Topic 2: Online identity, privacy, security. | ONLINE | |
| 7 – 20 Nov | Topic 3: Employability: networking, social capital and reputation building | ONLINE | |
| 21 Nov – 4 Dec | Topic 4: Challenges/ethics of ‘real time’ social media, digital divide, citizenship | ONLINE | |
| 5 Dec – 18 Dec | Topic 5: Open access, IP, creative commons. | ONLINE | |