Botswana Business School ICT Module Handbook 2023 PDF

**MODULE HANDBOOK** **DOC** **BAC.ACAD.PM.03. F01.V2.0** **EFF** **01 MAR 2023** **V** **2.0** **SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEISURE** **Module Specifications** **Date of Publication to Students:** **Date Course Approved** **Version Number** **Version Date** -------------------------- ---...

**MODULE HANDBOOK** **DOC** **BAC.ACAD.PM.03. F01.V2.0** **EFF** **01 MAR 2023** **V** **2.0** **SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEISURE** **Module Specifications** **Date of Publication to Students:** **Date Course Approved** **Version Number** **Version Date** -------------------------- -------------------- ------------------ 2023 v.1 AUGUST 2023 CONTENTS -------- [Module Title: USE OF ICT AND LEARNING RESOURCES 3](#section-8) [1. Module Description 3](#module-description) [Module Learning Outcomes 4](#module-learning-outcomes) [Module Content 4](#module-content) [Module Learning and Teaching Methods 4](#module-learning-and-teaching-methods) [Total learning hours in each category: 5](#total-learning-hours-in-each-category) [Guided independent study 5](#guided-independent-study) [Module Assessment 5](#_Toc140603584) [TEACHING STRATEGY 5](#teaching-strategy) [Reading list 7](#reading-list) [E-RESOURCES **Error! Bookmark not defined.**](#_Toc140603587) [ASSESSMENT BRIEF 7](#assessment-brief) [Coursework 2 11](#_Toc140603589) [PRESENTATION MARKING GUIDE 12](#_Toc140603590) Module Title: USE OF ICT AND LEARNING RESOURCES =============================================== **Date of Approval** ---------------------- -- **Module Code** **Pre-requisite** **Module Level** **Credit value** **Total Number** of Learning Hours ----------------- **Key Words** ICT, BUSINESS, 4^TH^ IR **Module Delivery** **Mode:** Face to Face Module Description ================== This module covers fundamental concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), digital literacy, and the use of online and offline resources for research, communication, and collaboration. Students will develop proficiency in essential ICT tools, including word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, presentation creation, and leveraging online learning resources. The module emphasizes integrating these tools into study routines to enhance productivity and achieve academic success. **Module Aim** This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively use ICT and various learning resources in their academic and professional lives. The aims of the module are as follows: 1. **Develop ICT Proficiency**: Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental ICT concepts and digital literacy. This includes the effective use of key ICT tools such as word processing, spreadsheet manipulation, and presentation creation to produce high-quality academic and professional documents. **2.** **Enhance Research and Communication Skills**: Teach students how to efficiently utilize online and offline resources for research purposes. Additionally, the module aims to improve students\' abilities to communicate and collaborate using digital tools, which are essential for success in today's interconnected world. **3.** **Integrate ICT into Daily Routines:** Encourage students to incorporate ICT tools into their daily study routines to enhance productivity and learning outcomes. By integrating these tools into regular practices, students can manage their time better and achieve greater academic success. **4.** **Prepare for Future Challenges** Equip students with the digital skills necessary to meet future educational and career challenges. This includes promoting the effective use of learning resources to ensure students are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the digital landscape. Module Learning Outcomes ======================== On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 1\. Understand the role and importance of ICT in education and professional settings. 2\. Demonstrate proficiency in using various ICT tools and applications. 3\. Utilize digital resources for research and learning purposes. 4\. Develop effective strategies for online collaboration and communication. 5\. Apply ethical and legal considerations in the use of ICT and learning resources. Module Content ============== - Introduction to ICT and its Importance in Education - Basics of Computer Hardware and Software - Digital Literacy and Information Management - Internet and Online Research Skills - Using Learning Management Systems (LMS) - Communication Tools: Email, Forums, and Social Media - Online Collaboration Tools: Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom - Creating and Managing Digital Content - Ethical and Legal Issues in ICT - Cybersecurity, Cloud computing and Data Protection Module Learning and Teaching Methods ==================================== **Activity Type** **Hours** -------------------------- ----------- -- Lectures 24 Lab practice 24 Guided independent study 152 Total: Total learning hours in each category: ====================================== a. Category 1: Scheduled learning and teaching activities: 36% b. Category 2: Guided independent study: 64% c. Category 3: Placement/study: 0% Guided independent study ======================== This is self-directed by the students. To make it in higher education, students are required to oversee their own learning. This helps the individual to grow and become an independent learner. **Module Assessment** The assessment for this module will be comprised of two key components: a presentation and a written exam. These assessments are designed to evaluate students\' understanding and practical application of the ICT skills and concepts covered in the module **1. Coursework 1 (Presentation) - 40%** The presentation component aims to assess students\' proficiency in utilizing ICT tools to create and deliver a professional presentation. It evaluates their understanding of ICT concepts, as well as their ability to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly. *These will be presented via YouTube channel to ensure that learners demonstrate knowledge on the use of social media platforms to enhance business exposure.* **Requirements:** - Use of MS Office Suite: Students must demonstrate knowledge and practical application of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to solve everyday business problems. - Library Online Resources: Students are required to show proficiency in accessing and using online library resources, including e-Journals and e-Books. - Online Referencing Systems: Students must demonstrate their ability to use online referencing systems, adhering to proper citation standards.. **2. Written Exam (60%)** The written exam aims to evaluate students\' knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of ICT, as well as their ability to apply this knowledge to practical scenarios. TEACHING STRATEGY ================= +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **Date** | **Wk.** | **Topic** | **Activities** | +=================+=================+=================+=================+ | **Week | **No.** | ** ** | | | commencing** | | | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **1-4 Aug** | 1 | - IT | Email & ID | | | | Induction | Registration | | | | | | | | | | Face to face | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **7-11 Aug** | 2 | **Internet & | Library | | | | Online Research | sessions | | | | Skills** | | | | | | Face to Face | | | | - Rules of | | | | | circulation | | | | | & OPAC | | | | | | | | | | - (Online | | | | | Public | | | | | Access | | | | | Catalogue) | | | | | | | | | | - Introductio | | | | | n | | | | | to search | | | | | engines | | | | | | | | | | - Accessing | | | | | electronic | | | | | resources | | | | | | | | | | - (e-journals | | | | | , | | | | | e-books) | | | | | | | | | | - How to use | | | | | BAC email | | | | | and | | | | | printing | | | | | systems | | | | | | | | | | - Accessing | | | | | electronic | | | | | resources | | | | | (e-journals | | | | | , | | | | | e-books) | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **14-18 Aug** | 3 | - Introductio | Face to face | | | | n | | | | | to ICT and | | | | | its | | | | | Importance | | | | | in | | | | | Education | | | | | | | | | | - Basics of | | | | | Computer | | | | | Hardware | | | | | and | | | | | Software | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **21-25 Aug** | 4 | - Digital | Face to Face | | | | Literacy | | | | | and | | | | | Information | | | | | Management | | | | | | | | | | - Using | | | | | Learning | | | | | Management | | | | | Systems | | | | | (LMS) | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **28 Aug -- 1 | 5 | - Communicati | PowerPoint | | Sep** | | on | presentation | | | | Tools: | | | | | Email, | Face to Face | | | | Forums, and | | | | | Social | | | | | Media | | | | | | | | | | - Online | | | | | Collaborati | | | | | on | | | | | Tools: | | | | | Google | | | | | Drive, | | | | | Microsoft | | | | | Teams, and | | | | | Zoom | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **4 -- 8 Sept** | 6 | - Creating | Face to Face & | | | | and | PowerPoint | | | | Managing | presentations | | | | Digital | | | | | Content | | | | | | | | | | - Ethical and | | | | | Legal | | | | | Issues in | | | | | ICT | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **11-15 Sep** | 7 | - Cybersecuri | Face to face | | | | ty, | | | | | Cloud | | | | | computing | | | | | and Data | | | | | Protection | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **18 -22 Sep** | 8 | - CW 1 | Face to face | | | | Submission | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **25 -29 Sept** | 9 | - Mid-Semeste | Mid-Semester | | | | r | Break | | | | Break | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **2-6 Oct** | 10 | - Use of MS | Lab Session | | | | Office Word | | | | | | | | | | - Standard | | | | | formatting | | | | | in writing | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **9 -13 Oct** | 11 | - Use of MS | Lab Session | | | | Office | | | | | excel | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **16 -20 Oct** | 12 | - Use of MS | Lab Session | | | | Office | | | | | Presentatio | | | | | n | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **23 -27 Oct** | 13 | - Final | Face to Face | | | | Examination | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ Reading list ============ Doyle, Stephen (2008) Essential ICT A Level: Essential ICT for WJEC AS Level (Student book). OUP Oxford, England Brown Graham, Sargent Brian & Watson David (2015) 2^nd^ edition IGCSE **Web site support includes:** Excel User. If you are not sure about using Excel, you can get a very good guide to using Excel at this web site. ASSESSMENT BRIEF ================ **INTRODUCTION** In this assignment, you will work in groups of 5/6 to develop complete the tasks below. **REQUIREDTASKS** **Task 1: Ms Word (15 marks)** **You are tasked with preparing a 500-word report in MS Word on the impact of technology on education. Your report should be well-formatted as follows:** a. **use \'Arial\' font, font size 12, double line spacing, and justified text alignment.** b. **It should include proper page numbering (bottom right),** c. **generate a Table of Contents (TOC),** d. **use at least five current electronic journals for references and follow APA referencing style.** **Task 2: Ms Excel (12 marks)** **Open MS Excel and enter the marks for *Use of ICT and Learning Resources* for 10 students in your class using their last name and first names. Use the following steps to analyse the data and generate a visual representation:** a. **Enter the student names and their marks.** b. **Calculate the total, average, maximum, and minimum marks using appropriate formulas.** c. **Generate a graph showing the trend of the pass marks.** d. **Copy and paste the graph into a Word document.** **Task 3:** **Ms PowerPoint (8 Marks)** You are required to prepare a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation on the topic \"**The Benefits of Using Technology in Education.**\" Your presentation should include the following elements: a. Title slide with the presentation title and your name (s) b. Content slide that includes text and images showing specific examples of technology used in education. c. Content slide with text and images highlighting the key benefits. d. Apply animations & transitions to the text on each slide. e. Insert First name as the header and last name as the footer in all slides. f. Add a conclusion slide summarizing the key points. **Task 4: Create a YouTube link and upload all the files on Turnitin (5 marks)**