Non-stop
Objectives:
Student is familiar with the basics of social media and can utilize different social media tools in work environment. The student understands the netiquette and the forming of digital identity. The student knows core concepts of information security in social media and can utilize social media in work environment.
Content:
1. Socia media basics and concepts 2. What social media tools, communities and services exist? 3. What are the rules of conduct in social media and how work communities agree on them? 4. What is digital identity and how it is formed? 5. GDPR and CC-licences 6. How can we use social media in work and in leasure time?
No prerequisites needed.
This course contains a preliminary assignment (creating a blog / vlog) and several different learning assignments, some of which are completed in Moodle and some by writing a blog. One of the assignments (utilization of social media) can be completed in pairs or in small groups. At the end of the course, blog texts are subjected to peer review. The final assessment is undertaken twice per semester, at the end of the periods and the semesters.
Please note that the teacher has three (3) working weeks to evaluate and register the grade.
Self-study online course. The course is non-stop, so you can join at any time. However, the studies must be completed by July 31, 2025.
The enrolment form opens on August 12, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. The course is free of charge for degree students (Bachelor’s/Master’s) at universities of applied sciences and for Open Studies’ path students. Also students from schools of professional teacher education and exchange students may complete the course free of charge. The link to the form can be found at the top of this page (”Enrol”). When registering, you must use the email address of your university of applied sciences. After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation message where you can find more information. If you do not receive a confirmation message, please also check your spam folder and, if necessary, contact campusonline@oulu.fi.
Note! Students of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences register through Peppi.
For students taking individual study courses of the Open AMK, the course is subject to a fee (€15/credit). You can register for the paid course through the website of the Open University of Applied Sciences on August 1. from (link ”OPEN UAS Enrolment” at the top of the page.)