The aim of this semester two module is to further develop the essential digital skills required for learners to flourish as HR practitioners and managers of the future. This module is essential to the growing understanding and strategic use of, in the first instance, database technology tools in HR in the current business environment.
HR practitioners and managers have an absolute need to be able to use digital data storage and analytical business skills to do research, correlate results, generate reports and present meaningful information within the organisational context. As such the overarching goals for this module are to:
Enable learners to develop their cognitive understanding of digital business skills, and
Provide learners with the tools they need to demonstrate those skills in a simulated environment.
The second part of this module is intended to help students link the practical relationship between digital business skills and excellence in HR practice. Using software, provided to TUDublin, that is in use in organisations, specifically in the HR realm, students will undertake evaluated learning and assessments. For their engagement, students will receive a Digital badge certifying their participation and completion of the two components on offer.
The aim and goals of the module will be achieved by ensuring that upon completion of the module learners can recognize the strategic role of data in supporting all systems and functions of an organization and in particular the HR function.
Practical understanding and application of the Digital Business Skills required in a HR environment - Advanced
1.1) The indicative curriculum for the module includes:1.2) Information Systems for HR Practitioners focusing on the integration of MS Office systems and with an emphasis database tools in a HR context.1.3) Working on the cloud, with apps and with a variety of new tools that will assist HR practitioners and managers contribute in tangible ways to any operational environment.1.4) Undertaking and successfully completing workshops in Software provided to a level to attain the Digital Badge from the Software provider.
The method of instruction is designed to ensure and support the learner so that they are in a position to achieve the learning outcomes of the module. Three key mechanisms will be:
Blended Learning/Technology: All supporting literature and materials will be made available online. Workshops will be delivered using an online medium. The use of online, interactive pedagogical tools is used in assessments for submission and correction. Extensive use of the TU Dublin LMS, Brightspace, will be necessary. Workshops and software to support the learning and assessment of and students will be encouraged to understand more about digital learning and digital literacy in the methods employed. This will be blended to maximise the benefit to the learner through using
Lectures and Workshops: This course will be delivered through lectures and seminar/workshops that are conducted in a face to face context also. Any lectures and workshops will be designed to maximise the practical impact of new knowledge and skills.
Labs and Groupwork: Using computer labs and understanding key concepts through peer moderated activities is another technique essential to the module. Techniques and skills that relate to data storage, integrity, manipulation and reporting will be delivered through this medium.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |