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, students will independently complete a preliminary assignment, the instructions for which will be published in Moodle by Tue 13.8.23 (if you do not yet have access to Moodle, you can view the assignments at https://rebrand.ly/UADIR24_ennakko).

The course uses Zoom software for collaborative remote working and remote supervision as follows: 28.8. at 9-13, 4.9. at 9-12, 11.9. at 9-12, 18.9. at 9-13, 2.10. at 9-13 and 16.10. at 9-12:15. Other work takes place in groups in the way chosen by the group. 28.8. 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

Collaborative remote working and remote supervision: 28.8. at 9-13, 4.9. at 9-12, 11.9. at 9-12, 18.9. at 9-13, 2.10. at 9-13 and 16.10. at 9-12:15.

Learning material and recommended literature

The recommended material is announced in the Moodle implementation of the course.

Working life cooperation

The development task will be carried out for 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