Applied Digital Skills (3cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

In the Digital Skills in Order course, students learn to use Microsoft 365 applications: OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Beginners gain essential skills that enable them to use office applications smoothly in their work and/or other studies.

After completing the course, participants, among other things:
- understand why files should be stored in the cloud
- feel confident participating in Teams meetings and know how to use Teams chats and teams for their own purposes
- use Outlook email and calendar to reduce workload
- know how to create a polished PowerPoint presentation and present it in Teams
- produce Word documents fluently, from collaborative work to academic writing, and know how to share them in an appropriate format
- create, organize, and interpret Excel spreadsheets as needed

Participants who have previously used the applications will receive additional tips (for example, organizing their own work, creating templates, and using nested functions) to improve efficiency. The course can also be completed without studying the tips sections. The course is suitable for learners at different skill levels.

The primary target group is employed learners, but people outside the workforce and those planning further studies will also benefit from the course.

Execution methods

The training is delivered online and completed entirely at your own pace. Support is available when needed from the DITTA project manager and/or a special education teacher.

The training is designed for users who have access to Microsoft 365 and the following applications: Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. However, the training can also be completed using free applications, for example Google alternatives.

Accomplishment methods

This course is implemented so that learners can progress according to their own schedule. Teaching is not tied to a specific time or place. However, the course can also be used in a study group, for example for joint learning within a team or work community.

Content

Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, remote work, word processing, spreadsheets, Office applications, office work, knowledge work, continuous learning, study skills, digital skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 = All intermediate tasks completed. Returned assignment files are correct but incomplete and contain clear, significant errors.
2 = All intermediate tasks completed. Returned assignment files are correct but incomplete or contain clear, significant errors.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 = All intermediate tasks completed. Returned assignments contain a few deficiencies or minor errors.
4 = All intermediate tasks completed. Returned assignments contain no significant deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 = All intermediate tasks completed. Returned assignments contain no deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

0 = No graded assignments have been submitted, or the submissions do not meet the assessment criteria. Intermediate tasks may or may not be completed.