Education and ICT in the Workplace I, 7.5 Credits

Contents

This course on workplace education and information- and communication technology (ICT) focus different learning processes at work. The course presents different ways in which ICT can support workplace learning and ways to implement ICT in existing learning processes. Of particular interest is the development of students´ critical abilities and reflective capabilities concerning ICT and workplace learning.

Expected learning outcomes

After the course the students should have acquired competence to:

Knowledge and understanding

• demonstrate basic knowledge concerning current trends and issues in research about education in the workplace
• describe how educational processes can be understood by aid of ICT
• account for relevant concepts, theories and perspectives in the field of workplace education

Skills and ability

• analyse and discuss education and ICT in the workplace from different theories and perspectives

Values and attitudes

• critically examine and reflect on ICT possibilities and limitations in supporting educational processes at work

Required Knowledge

Basic qualifications for university studies

Form of instruction

Instruction is given in the form of lectures, seminars, group exercises and tutorials. The course is given as campus course with the support of information and communication technology.

Examination modes

The expected learning outcome concerning the demonstration of basic knowledge concerning current trends and issues in research about education in the workplace is assessed through seminars (Fail/Pass). The ability to critically examine and reflect on ICT possibilities and limitations in supporting educational processes at work is also assessed through seminars (Fail/Pass). The expected learning outcomes concerning how educational process can be understood by aid of ICT, the ability to account for relevant concepts, theories and perspectives in the field of workplace education, and, the ability to analyse and discuss education and ICT in the workplace from different theories and perspectives, are all assessed through an individual written assignment (Fail/Pass/Pass with distinction).
To get a pass all examining tasks must be approved. To get a Pass with distinction the written assignment must in addition be graded as VG (pass with distinction). The final grades are U (Fail), G (Pass) and VG (Pass with distinction).

A student who has not been approved at an ordinary examination shall be offered a scheduled re-sit examination in close connection to the course (within two months). A third examination opportunity is offered within a year from the ordinary examination.

If examinations or compulsory sessions cannot be repeated in accordance with current rules for re-examination, they may be replaced by other forms of assignments. The extent and content of such an assignment shall be in proportion to the missing compulsory sessions. A student who has failed two different assignments in a course or a part of a course is entitled to get a new examiner, if not exceptional reasons oppose this (HF 6 chap 11b §). In any such case the student must get in contact with the Director of Studies at the department.

Students who receive the grade “Fail” at the third examination are requested to assign to the examinations the next time the course is given. Re-examinations based on the same curriculum are guaranteed within two years after the first course registration.

ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Earlier studies that correspond to the course contents may require credit transfer. The review is individual. For more information, contact the Study Counselor.
 

Other regulations

None.