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Section outline
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Introduction
This module is designed to address the needs of students to get accustomed to different online teaching and learning platforms and tools, thus ensuring a better inclusion in their study groups at home or at the host institutions during study exchange. By acquiring these digital learning skills the integration at the partner university will be smoother and challenge-free.
Another goal of the module is to tackle the topic of ethics and information security in order to ensure the students’ welfare in the digital world, and to fight against cyberbullying, fake news, online violence and other means of online disinformation.
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Introduction Chapter 1
No two human beings are alike, no two cultures either. In this contemporary globalization process, to succeed, to thrive, and to face challenges of the era of digitalization we need to have knowledge of other cultures. Knowledge of other cultures is essential, among other things, for communication and interaction as these two are fundamental cornerstones for succeeding in international dealing and pursuing education abroad.The Intercultural Communication module aims to ensure that the mobile students have a better understanding of the cultural differences in the world, that they will know how to tackle the cultural shock once they get to their host destination and that they will adjust as best as possible to the new cultural environment without feeling isolated or disrupted. It will develop the students’ coping mechanisms to new challenges and environments as well as train them in identifying adequate cultural solutions to the problems they might encounter.With the uncertainty ruling the current times and without having sometimes the possibility to have physical meetings with the staff in the host university, the students need this cultural preparation before the start of their mobility abroad since it will offer them confidence and a feeling of certainty and easiness.At the end of this unit, learners will be able to- better understand the cultural differences in the world
- adjust as best as possible to the new cultural environment without feeling isolated or disrupted
Index Chapter 1: Intercultural Communication in the Digital World
- Power of Diversity in Multicultural Virtual Teams
- Managing Cultural Dimension
- IT Solutions Supporting Virtual Teams
- Virtual Teamwork and Co-Creation
- Video Editing and Sharing
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Introduction Chapter 2
Learning environments, e-learning platforms and knowledge sharing platforms refer to spaces and places, as well as communities and practices, where studying and learning take place. The e-learning environments and knowledge sharing platforms also include the tools, services and materials used in the study and courses. (e-perusteet 2014.)E-Learning environments and knowledge sharing platforms should support the growth, learning and interaction of the individual and the community. All community members influence learning environments through their actions. Well-functioning e-learning environments and knowledge sharing platforms promote interaction, participation, and community knowledge building. The goal of the learning environments is that they form a pedagogically diverse and flexible entity. The environments and platforms take into account the special needs of different subjects. Learning environments must provide opportunities for creative solutions and for examining and researching things from different perspectives. (e-perusteet 2014.)
Index Chapter 2: E-Learning Platforms- E-Learning: Definition, Advantages and Disadvantages
- Definitions and Classifications, Advantages and Disadvantages
- Widely Used E-Learning and Knowledge Sharing Platforms
- TAMK Moodle LMS
- HSB Aulis LMS
- UAIC Moodle LMS
- Digicampus LMS
- E-Learning 2.0 and Beyond: Mobile Learning & Gamification
- Definition of Mobile Learning & Gamification
- Mobile Learning
- Gamification
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Introduction Chapter 3
The abundance of data and information available to users through Internet services can be overwhelming and confusing. Navigating the digital ocean is not always an easy task, as the waters are sometimes far from peaceful. In an environment that can be distracting for humans mind and behaviour, turning data and information into knowledge is challenging. The third chapter of the module tackles topics such as the ethics of information and communication technologies, cyber security, fake news, in order to guide students to an ethical behavior and a secure evolution in the digital environment.
Index Chapter 3: Use of IT in Learning
- Introduction to Ethical Challenges
- Difficulties and Good Practices in E-Learning
- Use of IT in Learning - Challenges
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Threats
- Cyberthreats
- Cybersecurity Threats
- Introduction to Fake News: Exposure, Dimensions and Effects
- Fakes News
- Exposure, Dimensions and Effects
- Guide for Ethical Secure and Nonbiased Behavior in the Digital World
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Welcome to the last chapter !
You have now read, analyzed and completed most if not all tasks for this module. Congratulations! (Just remember to check your completion bar on the upper right hand side in case you have missed anything and/or check the books once you´ve gone through them).
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