Apply statistical analysis and present the results in tables and charts.

Application


Demonstrate digital proficiency, literacy and productivity in the use of ICT-based devices, applications and software

Application, Learning


Demonstrate the use of information, data and media literacies

Enquiry

Practical IT exam: Carry out IT tasks using general office software e.g. format text, import images into a file, produce charts, produce presentation slides (LOs 1 - 3)



Formative assessment:

Show and Tell sessions to demonstrate use of Accountancy apps



Reasonable adjustments in assessment can be applied in line with Staffordshire University guidelines:

https://www.staffs.ac.uk/students/docs/pdf/ra-guidance-students.pdf

The IT skills developed on this module include:

basic keyboard skills,

operating systems,

general office software packages,

the Internet and digital literacy,

Apps and video-conferencing,

The capacity to deal with IT problems and how to use these in a safe and effective manner.

This module develops basic keyboard skills, introduces you to operating systems, general office software packages, the Internet including how to use all of these safely and effectively as learners and in a workplace setting. There will also be a focus on digital literacy and the information age.

You will be taking part in IT workshops. These will help you to develop your IT skills by doing formative exercises. You'll be working on your own, with your fellow students and with the lecturer.



There will be a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and learners are expected to actively engage in all sessions. In addition, learners are required to engage in independent study to consolidate and build upon their learning in taught sessions.



A variety of multi-media resources will be employed, such as: Teams, Zoom, Padlet, Socrative, Kahoot! WeChat, Blogs and Forums. These multi-media resources will also form part of the formative, informal assessment for learning. They will sit alongside other formative tasks such as: mini-WebQuests to hone research skills, quizzes and gamification. Peer assessment and self-assessment will be employed as part of formative assessment.


In the final part of the module, the teaching format changes to consolidation of learning. Formal classes will stop, instead, you'll have time for independent study to practise your IT skills test.



All opportunities to embed the chosen subject area, employability and an understanding of the culture of the UK will be utilised.



The learning will include face to face, online synchronous and asynchronous delivery with directed and independent study. In the event of any restrictions to face to face delivery learning will delivered online.

Melton, B., Dodge, M., Swinford, E. & Schor, B.M. (2016) Microsoft Office Home and Student. Step by Step.

Microsoft Press.



Jisc (2018) Digital Literacies: https://www.digitalcapability.jisc.ac.uk/what-is-digital-capability/individual-digital-capabilities/our-digital-capabilities-framework/



There will also be an updated GXMZU guide to appropriate websites and Apps

University and GXMZU library

GCMZU IT & presentation facilities