ICT and Social Media
6 Credits (ECTS)
ICT and Social Media
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Module Description
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a set of diverse technologies which enable users to create, access, disseminate, store, manage, and communicate information in a digital format.
Although ICT and social media are conceptually different, they are intertwined and inextricably connected. They converge when mobilised or employed as means to bringing about social impact and change.
This module focuses on ICT and its applications from a socio-technical perspective; in particular, the impact of ICTs on culture, community and society.
The student will be taking an in-depth look at the relationship between media, ICT and human behaviour, as well as examine how public organisations can capitalise on social media and ICT to support their effectiveness.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:
- a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one A-level or equivalent in any subject);
AND
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (O-level or equivalent).
Peference will be given to prospective applicants having a year of work experience related to the study programme.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Professionals within the public sector aspiring for professional and academic advancement in public management and governance;
- Mid-career break professionals looking for opportunities to return to or change their career;
- Other individuals who would find this programme suitable for their academic and professional path.
Module / Unit Instructions
The proposed structure comprises a blended approach promoting the building of a community of practice via peer-to-peer learning. The structure uses primarily two dimensions of teaching-learning modes:
- Face to Face sessions
Face-to-face sessions include lectures, tutorials, discussions, presentations and workshop activities promoting peer-to-peer learning.
- Online Learning Activities
Online learning activities incorporate tutorials and asynchronous discussions. These may consist of active interaction, participation and contributions in fora discussions, sharing resources and self-reflection exercises. Learners also contribute to the building of the community of practice by providing feedback to their peers as critical friends, enhancing the learner’s critical engagement throughout the study period.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Summative Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
October 2024
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Examine social studies of ICT and its relevance in today’s digital society and workings of public organisations.
- Identify and discuss the impact of social media on individuals, organisations, and society, including, but not limited to, issues such as information ethics, privacy, and digital identities.
- Evaluate documentary evidence regarding the impact of ICTs on professional practices including remote working.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of what social media and ICT is, its types and the various ways to work with it.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Socio-technical perspective.
- Social Media and Networks.
- Participatory technologies.
- ICT and Remote Working.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Use principles of consumer and social psychology to develop social media content and campaigns that engage consumers.
- Draw on knowledge about ICT and social media to develop approaches for propagating ideas, messages, products, and behaviors across social networks.
- Measure the impact of a social media campaign in terms of a specific objectives.
- Examine and recommend ICT tools and platforms for working remotely.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.