Information seeking and information technology (4cr)

Objective

Students learn to analyse their need for information and approach it from multiple perspectives. They will learn to name and analyse concepts related to their topic and to choose appropriate sources of information. Students will learn to use library and information services. They will use various databases and the internet to seek information, learn to evaluate and re-plan their information search for better results. Students learn to name and keep up with important providers and sources of information in elderly care and in the health and social field. They will learn to interpret databases and web pages and to evaluate, select and adapt material according to Seinäjoki UAS instructions for written assignments. Students will know how to use the equipment, sofware, internet services and online environments at their school. They will know how to use e-mail, the Winha student administration programme, Word text processing, Excel spreadsheet and Power Point graphics. They will know how to use the Moodle learning environment. Students will learn to apply basic information technology skills to new equipment and software and to apply information technology in their future work.

Content

Library and information services at Seinäjoki UAS
Databases and their use
Internet as a source of information, seeking information on the web
Information, providers of information and keeping up to date in elderly care and in the health and social field
Critical evaluation, use and application of information
Information technology, facilities, practices and agreements at the school
User control and environment
E-mail, Winha student administration programme, Moodle learning environment, Word text processing, Excel spreadsheept, Power Point graphics

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass: Students know how to introduce the Seinäjoki UAS library and information services that are essential for their studies. They analyse and conceptualise their information needs, evaluate the information seeking and its results and when necessary, re-plan information search for better results. Students know how to use databases and the internet. They are able to name and keep up to date with important sources and providers of information in elderly care and in the health and social field. Students know how to interpret databases and web pages and how to evaluate material and select sources or information, applying Seinäjoki UAS instructions for written assignments. Students are familiar with the application of Word and Power Point, understand how these programmes function and can be used as tools in their personal work. Students know the basics of Excel spreadsheet. Under supervision, they are able to apply their skills in various situations.

Fail: Students fail to reach the criteria above

Materials

Online material, handouts

Teaching methods

Classroom activity, online learning, assignments, exams

Further information

The course includes 2 cr of information seeking and 2 cr of information technology.