Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Digital and Information Services
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: CRG11132
Module leader: Susan Meldrum
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Teacher Education
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module will enable you to develop and critique your digital and information literacy skills relating to the application and use of sources of career and labour market information. It will include evaluating and accessing information resources and tools using a range of sources including websites, social media, online streaming services, AI sources and specialist software. You will also learn how to support clients with developing information and digital literacy skills. Units will include - - Locating and evaluating information sources- Delivering information in context of career conversations- Career web services- Social media- Audio, video, and online media- Artificial intelligence and automated services- Writing/generating career information content.This module is available during trimester 1 for full time on campus students or fully online (over 8 weeks) for part time students.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues relating to the production, application and uses of career and labour market information and artificial intelligence.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of career digital and information literacy skills enabling you to research, source, critique and evaluate career and labour information and AI from a range of sources with a range of clients in a range of contexts.

LO3: Critically reflect on clients use of digital career information sources and artificial intelligence.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Susan Meldrum
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 8 Our weekly one hour lectures will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced during the readings to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. To get full benefit from the lecture, you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material.
Face To Face Tutorial 8 Our weekly tutorial will be lecturer-facilitated but will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced during the lectures to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. The majority of the discussion will be student-led and happen within small groups. To get full benefit from the tutorial you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material. Tutorials will be delivered on campus.
Online Guided independent study 84 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 100 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 700 words Design a 700 word poster of a case study of a client interaction which critically reflects on the research and client use of a digital information issue.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Susan Meldrum
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 8 Our weekly one hour lectures will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced during the readings to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. To get full benefit from the lecture, you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material. Lectures for part time students will be recorded and uploaded to the VLE three days before the practical skills workshops for the module.
Independent Learning Tutorial 8 Our weekly tutorial will be lecturer-facilitated but will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced during the lectures to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. The majority of the discussion will be student-led and happen within small groups. To get full benefit from the tutorial you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material. Tutorials will be delivered live online.
Online Guided independent study 84 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 100 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 700 words Design a 700 word poster of a case study of a client interaction which critically reflects on the research and client use of a digital information issue.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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