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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description A module where students explore the relevance of understanding the culture in which technologies are designed and deployed for management of IT, design of IT, and everyday use of current and future generations of IT. It enables students to develop a critical position on technology use, experience and adoption in social and cultural contexts, and allows students to carry out an empirical research project (e.g. test a prototype, survey of organisational implication of some new ICT, case study of design and appropriation of new ICT, cultural consequences of e-learning in a specific school/business etc.). As well as developing the relevant research skills, an examination is also made of the relevance of research in the business and everyday world of ICT, and shaping an attitude toward professional practice as reflective, evidence-based practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Analyse data using quantitative and qualitative methods. 2. Complete a research proposal. 3. Critically evaluate a substantial research literature. 4. Carry out an empirical research project in a scientific, professional manner (with supervision). 5. Apply ethical standards in research. 6. Collect and analyse data utilising the qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. 7. Write a concise and professionally orientated scientific report on what they have discovered, modelled on a relevant journal article. 8. Reflect on lessons learned in the process of carrying out the research project. 9. Apply teamworking skills and values in mutual online support environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Researching People's Interactions with TechnologyIn this module students explore the relevance of understanding the culture in which technologies are designed and deployed for management of IT, design of IT, and everyday use of current and future generations of IT. It enables students to develop a critical position on technology use, experience and adoption in social and cultural contexts, and allows students to carry out an empirical research project (e.g. test a prototype, survey of organisational implication of some new ICT, case study of design and appropriation of new ICT, cultural consequences of e-learning in a specific school/business etc.). As well as developing the relevant research skills, an examination is also made of the relevance of research in the business and everyday world of ICT, and shaping an attitude toward professional practice as reflective, evidence-based practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 9101, Various, 0, See Module Text and Moodle for full list of readings, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
IS | BSc in Management of Info Tech/Info Syst |
IT | BSc in Information Technology |
ITS | Diploma/BSc in Information Technology |
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