Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess an individual’s and organisation’s digital maturity
- describe new development trends of digital solutions
- design a digital solution that supports an organisation's service, function, or product

Implementation and methods of teaching

Before the first meeting, the students independently complete a preliminary task, the instructions of which will be published by Tue 15.8.23 in Moodle and here if you have not got yet access to Moodle: at https://rebrand.ly/UADIR23_ennakko

The course includes four joint learning sessions implemented using the Zoom software (September 1, September 6, and October 11 from 9 a.m. to noon and September 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Other work takes place in groups in the way chosen by the group. 1.9. attendance is essential, as the division of the course groups takes place then.

As learning methods:
- expert lectures
- completing the development task
- guidance & counselling
- team learning
- independent study

Timing and attendance

Study sessions: 1 September 9-13, 6 September 9-12, 27 September 9-13, and 11 October 9-12:15

Learning material and recommended literature

The recommended material is explained in the Moodle

Working life cooperation

The development task will be carried out at the workplace of a member chosen by the group.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom;

Student time use and work load

5 cr (135 h)

Contents

- digital maturity
- development trends of digital solutions
- the added value of a digital solution in business
- digital solution design
- the importance of the digital solution's user experience and user interface
- Infographics as a form of communication

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Primarily the students whose curriculum includes this study in core studies are accepted for the course.

Assessment criteria

Basis of assessment: group development task, its presentation and related material (written report and infographic), self- and peer assessment

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Did not reach level 1

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can
- search for information/information sources and justify the selection and usefulness of information/information sources
- to design and renew a value-producing digital service
- communicate orally and in writing to domestic and international target groups in and outside your field
- lead oneself and act actively and responsibly
- take responsibility for developing the skills of individuals or groups

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to level 1, the student can
- critically evaluate theoretical information/information sources
- solve demanding problems in innovation activities
- search for and analyze the basic assumptions behind the development challenge
- takes responsibility for goal-oriented competence development in a strategy-oriented manner

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to level 3, the student can
- use domestic and international sources of information critically and innovatively in their special areas of expertise
- evaluate the results and effects of development activities
- evaluate and develop the organization's operations

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess an individual’s and organisation’s digital maturity
- describe new development trends of digital solutions
- design a digital solution that supports an organisation's service, function, or product

Assessment scale

1-5