RDEV10020 Information Skills

Academic Year 2020/2021

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to some of the key skills required in your chosen Degree Programme. The focus of the module will be on transitioning into University life and the expectations that your lecturers and tutors have for you. We will be looking at how critical thinking and working independently is such a strong feature of your new academic life.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The Intended Learning Outcomes for the Module are:

• To understand the requirements and expectations for Third Level assessment.
• To introduce critical thinking into assignments and exams.
• To establish good practices in communication, both verbal and written.

Indicative Module Content:

(i) Addressing your expectations of University Life; and University's expectations of you.
(ii) Getting organised.
(iii) Using technology.
(iv) Writing.
(v) Synthesising, Analysing, Presenting.
(vi) Building a portfolio of work.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Computer Aided Lab

24
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

16
Online Learning

2
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered in three different ways - through large class online lectures, small group online support tutorials, and self directed tasks. Students are expected to carry out lecture tasks in the virtual learning environment (VLE) and complete assignments in the supported online tutorials. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

None

Learning Exclusions:

None

Learning Recommendations:

None


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Info Skills & Computer Apps (AERD10020)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: Each student will be required to contribute specific tasks to their eportfolio throughout the semester Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be given feedback as they build up their portfolios over the trimester. Initially feedback will be given a group basis, in both lectures and small group computer labs. This will be followed by peer review and self-assessment activities; and finally with individual grades.