Module Details

Module Code: SKLS C1708
Module Title: Digital Skills
Title: Digital Skills
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Lorraine Galvin
Domains:  
Module Description: This module introduces students to the uses of IT for business environments and the applications that support business administration.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe how technology is enabling digital transformation in business
LO2 Present business communications using a presentation software/online tools
LO3 Create documents using word processing software
LO4 Create financial and business solutions using a spreadsheet software programme
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Technologies for business applications and digital transformation
Identify technologies for business applications and digital transformation
Word Processing
Introduction to word processing. Formatting text/paragraphs/documents. long documents. Table of Contents. References. Styles. Hyperlinking/Bookmarks. Navigation Pane. Collaborating on Documents. Review. Cloud document services . Working with PDFs
Spreadsheets
Introduction to spreadsheets. Formatting options. Sorting and filtering. Multiple sheets. Formulas. Charts
Presentation tools
Introduction to presentation tools. Best practice design and layout for presentations. Formatting options. Customised presentations. Animation and transitions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Create business documents covering key word processing skills
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Create financial and data calculation using spreadsheet software
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Present how technology is enabling digital transformation in business using presentation software/online tool
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Resubmit of assessments covering learning outcome 1, 2, 3, 4

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Digital Skills 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Independent Learning Non Contact Digital Skills 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Information Technology 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Information Technology 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Shelley Gaskin,Alicia Vargas. (2016), Go! with Microsoft Excel 2016 Comprehensive, Prentice Hall, p.752, [ISBN: 0134443926].
  • Shelley Gaskin,Nancy Graviett,Debra Geoghan,Alicia Vargas. (2016), Go! With Office 2016, Prentice Hall, p.976, [ISBN: 9780134320779].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: This is to replace 9577 (module title name incorrect, should be Digital Skills not Information technology, no other changes)