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GCP-10005 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024

GCP-10005 - A digital life: challenges and opportunities
Coordinator: Aristotle Kallis Tel: +44 1782 7 34145
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733147

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 4)


Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
The module aims to introduce students to the ways in which digital transformations have been impacting on all spheres of life on a global scale.
It invites students to engage with the current debates on global challenges by examining the opportunities and challenges of living in a digital world. Focusing on real-world global case studies, the module encourages students to explore ways in which digital transformation can enhance and address these global challenges positively.
The module also aims to foster a range of students skills in digital fluency, professional development, and employability that will be developed further in the subsequent pathway L5/L6 modules.

Intended Learning Outcomes

develop a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of key themes relating to the digital transformation of our society;: 2
apply their academic learning to real-world contexts and develop skills in project-based, problem-based and scenario-based learning that allow them to adapt academic knowledge to the needs of audiences and users beyond the University;: 2
enhance their digital skills in learning, communication, networking, content-creation;: 2
understand and participate in interdisciplinary approaches to digital transformation;: 1,2
develop and reflect on practices of digital communication and collaboration now and in the future;: 2
explore digital transformation in relation to societal and workplace contexts;: 1,2
demonstrate awareness of the global and inter-cultural dimensions of digital transformation;: 1
demonstrate awareness of the links between digital skills and a range of interconnected UN Sustainable Development Goals, across environmental, social and economic sustainability;: 1,2
develop core skills in managing and contributing to collaborative projects: 2

Study hours

Active Learning 56 hours:
- 22 hours of compulsory online sessions (e.g. seminars/workshops; 1 hour x c.22 weeks)
- 12 hours compulsory sessions to include orientation activity in person, GCP end of year conference, facilitated group work sessions to be specified
- 10 hours optional assessment support workshops/supervision sessions and independent skills-focused training
- 12 hours student-led group sessions/collaborative project work
Independent Study hours 94:
- 50 hours of independent research and preparation for assessments
- 44 hours session preparation and follow up

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Project weighted 60%
Digital Exhibit
The project will take the form of a digital exhibit presented at the end of the module. The format of the exhibit will be negotiated with students on the module, but may consist of an output such as a digital resource, website, podcast, videocast etc. Students will work in small groups to develop their exhibit. An indicative length for the group output will be c. 1500 words or equivalent (e.g. 15 minutes recorded material). Students will work as a project team to conceive, structure, plan and curate a group output dedicated to how digital transformations have impacted on, and can positively respond to a challenge (or challenges) in our society. Using the Project Log (Assessment 2) throughout the year, students will divide responsibilities among the members of the team and agree individual contributions to the project in relation to content creation and output. The grade for this assessment will be split equally between (a) the individual contribution to the project which will be summarised in an individual statement of c.250 words, and (b) the group exhibit as a whole. This is to address both the individual and the group sides of the project, as well as both the content and project-management dimensions of the assessment.

2: Portfolio weighted 40%
Project Portfolio
Year-long portfolio, consisting of a number of individual and project group tasks at different points during the academic year. Indicative word count is c.1000 words or equivalent. Each task will have its own deadline. Indicative tasks: - project log updated throughout the year (timeline, milestones, identification and distribution of tasks to the group members) - group project pitch - student reflection on collaborative learning and project work - infographics relevant to the content of the project A basic template for group and individual work will be provided at the beginning of the academic year.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 27 April 2024