| Module Title |
Digital Lab |
| Module Code |
BAA1078 (ITS: SB204) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This is a blended learning, applied module co-created and co-delivered with key stakeholders. The module builds on year 1 Digital Tools (breadth), to provide immersive experiences in working and problem solving digital technology in real and simulated environments (depth). Targeted workshops and virtual labs will offer exposure and insights to a number of key technologies, including their operation, development and potential (e.g. coding, cloud based technologies, mobile internet technologies, Internet of things, artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented reality and machine-learning). In addition to experiential learning workshops students will engage in curated self-directed learning to further their skills in a select few technologies. The module concludes with reflections on key business applications and insights.
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Learning Outcomes
1. engage with digital technologies through immersive learning labs
2. complete a directed learning journey to further knowledge and understanding of specific technologies
3. articulate and justify key business insights and applications
4. Understand and work with the DCU digital eco-system
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Laboratory | 60 | Digital labs- physical and virtual | | Workshop | 20 | No Description | | Class Presentation | 10 | Knowledge bizarre | | Assignment Completion | 90 | No Description | | Directed learning | 40 | No Description | | Online activity | 30 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20754 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Rehan Iftikhar | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Performance evaluation | Digital lab performance evaluation | 10% | n/a | | Completion of online activity | Digital badge completion of on-line curated journey | 10% | n/a | | Poster presentation | Business Insights from chosen experience | 25% | n/a | | Group laboratory | Group work with DCU eco-system partners e.g. Design and delivery of GET Digital event/ research translations with Irish Institute for Digital Business | 30% | n/a | | Research Paper | Interview and exploration with designer/technologist/ in-role tech expert | 25% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Digital Lab
Co-created and delivered with partners
Workshop
Module approach, design and means of reflection
Knowledge bazaar
sharing of Posters and business insights
On-line curated learning
Digital badges and personal learning journey
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- EU Commission: 2019, Skills for Smart Industrial Specialisation and Digital Transformation Final Report, October,
Articles:
- Schon, D.: 1995, Knowing-in-Action: The new scholarship requires a new epistemology, Change, 27(6): 26-34, 521729
- 2019: Decoding global trends un upskilling and reskilling:, BCG.,
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Other Resources
- 1: Web and practical, Digital Experiences R&D,
- 418402: 1, Web and practical, Disruptive examples,
- https://www.irishtimes.com/business/innovation/government-to-provide-95m-in-funding-for-disruptive-projects-1.4543896:
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