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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Information and communication technology for social education

Semester 2 · 64188 · Bachelor for Social Education · 2CP · EN


The course aims at the acquisition of the theoreticalpractical foundations of ICT, focusing specifically on the main applications, both at the level of tools and services, and their direct/indirect implications related to educational interventions in the social sphere

Lecturers: Alessandro Efrem Colombi

Teaching Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
Basic tools and practices Productivity tools and general duties Off and Online presentation tools Off and Online management tools Social and IC tools

Teaching format
Frontal teaching, practical activities carried out directly in the classroom

Educational objectives
Description - ICT and learning technologies for educators - Digital tools and services for/to manage social intervention The course aims at the development of specific practical and management skills, thus related both to the design and modulation of educational interventions and to their management, proposal, documentation. knowledge of the most diffused digital tools and services analysis of basic digital production tools analysis of digital management resources and services analysis and application of presentation tools, local/online analysis of tools and templates for projects’ presentation/documentation and/or interventions related to digital tools/services integration Disciplinary skills Knowledge of the main digital content tools and development systems Knowledge and understanding of applications and implications of integrating digital tools into professional practice. Knowledge of digitally derived presentation and documentation systems Introduction to the use of digital management and organisation systems Transversal/soft skills Critical skills and skills for selecting sources and content for use in different areas, both in professional and research contexts. Competences related to the choice of specific digital tools and resources for different purposes. Competences related to access and inclusion parameters of digital content and tools. Critical skills and skills for selecting sources and content for use in different areas, both in professional and research contexts. Competences related to the choice of specific digital tools and resources for different purposes. Competences related to access and inclusion parameters of digital content and tools. Communication skills Ability to share what has been learnt with various interlocutors and through multiple approaches and modalities. Ability to learn and develop acquired competences autonomously, also in the direction of an approach aware of the need for their constant updating

Assessment
The achievement of the learning objectives is assessed by means of the following examination methods: - Intermediate assessments carried out through the publication of critical texts and comments on the course platform. - Final written essay and related discussion interview

Evaluation criteria
Attribution of a single final grade. In intermediate assessments and linked to the development of written comments and considerations on the platform, the following are assessed: relevance, logical structure, clarity of argument, formal correctness. For the final essay, the previous approach applies, while for the interview the following will be assessed: relevance, clarity of argument, critical analysis capacity, ability to rework, reflection

Required readings
  • Digital Citizenship Education. (2017). Francia: Council of Europe


Supplementary readings
  • DigComp: The European Digital Competence Framework. (2018). Lussemburgo: Publications Office of the European Union.



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Sustainable Development Goals
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.

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