Section: Unit 6 : ICT for specific subject | IT01PEBL: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | University of Rwanda

Section outline

1. Aim

This unit aims to engage you with the use of ICT in your different specific subject areas.

2.Intended learning outcomes

At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
1.Identify appropriate ICT systems needed in your study subject,
2.Use and apply appropriate ICTs systems in learning and at the workplace.

3 Time duration of this unit

Dear students this unit will be covered within two weeks form, 24 August to 30 August plz make sure you meet the deadline for each E-tivity within this unit.

4. Learning resources

Different types of resources will be avail to you, such as: Videos, files (ppt and pdf) and link to websites, I will give clarifications so that you are able to go for research of more details. You are requested to read carefully instructions under each E-tivity.

5. Learning E-tivities

In this unit you will interact with forum discussions, individual assignment, group work and 1 in addition the deadline for each E-tivity will be specified.
- Select activity E-tivity 6.1: Forum discussion
  
  E-tivity 6.1: Forum discussion
  
  Students must
  
  Mark as done
  
  E-tivity 6.2 [2.5 hours]
  
  Purpose: This e-tivity 6.2 is aimed at equipping you with the skills to download, install and use specific software tools and systems related to your field of study. Over to you: Read the resources related to software tools recommended per specific subjects
  
  Task:
  
  Download and install specific the selected software tools such as Mendeley. Use Mendeley in one essay assignment and add references and biographies. Post your submission on discussion forum by Wednesday 23h59’
- Select activity Forum discussion e-tivity 6.2
  
  Forum discussion e-tivity 6.2
  
  Students must
  
  Mark as done
  
  E-tivity 6.2 [2.5 hours]
  
  Purpose: This e-tivity 6.2 is aimed at equipping you with the skills to download, install and use specific software tools and systems related to your field of study.
  
  Over to you:
  Read the resources related to software tools recommended per specific subjects
  Task:
  Download and install specific the selected software tools such as Mendeley.
  Use Mendeley in one essay assignment and add references and biographies.
  Post your submission on discussion forum by Wednesday 23h59’
- Select activity E-tivity 6.3: Forum discussion
  
  E-tivity 6.3: Forum discussion
  
  Students must
  
  Mark as done
  
  E-TIVITY 6.3 [3 hours]
  
  Purpose The purpose of this e-tivity is to introduce you to the software you will need as lifelong learner and professional for career development.
  
  Task:
  
  (a) Carry out a short interview with one of the final students in your college. Ask them which (devices, online application, mobile applications) are popular in your career that (20 minutes maximum) and
  
  (b) Ask one of profession employee in your area of study questions on the purpose and functionality of ICTs systems listed in (a).
  
  NB. You can conduct an online documentation in those ICTs systems. Write a summary of the person’s views and internet search results and post it as a message in the discussion board by Thursday at 23h59’.
  
  Choose a contribution posted by a colleague to which no-one else has responded yet. In your reply to it indicate
  
  (a) whether you agree that your colleague’s summary truly captures the key points raised during the interview and
  
  (b) Add your own insights into the interviewee’s opinions. Submit it before Friday at 23h59’