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IS20110

Academic Year 2024/2025

Social Media & Participation in an Online World (IS20110)

Subject:
Information Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Information & Comms Studies
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Eugenia Siapera
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Social media offer a range of opportunities for the general public to participate online. While there are numerous tools for participation, some, including social networking tools, have gained mass popularity and have come to represent this phenomenon. By exploring identity management through social media, students will learn how to represent themselves in organisations and their daily lives. Students will discover, apply, and evaluate various digital tools for effectively solving information problems and presenting themselves to future employers.

NOTE: Students should note that *ALL* timetabled slots will be used for this module.
NOTE: Because this module is offered synchronously online, students must
a) commit to active online engagement weekly; and
b) ensure they have access to a computer with functioning audio & webcam set up for effective online participation. For technical assistance, please contact the IT Services Help Desk.

This module is for undergraduate students. All other registration to this module is subject to the module coordinator's permission prior to registration.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be:
1. Familiar with a range of social media applications;
2. Able to utilise social media tools to solve information problems;
3. Able to identify, evaluate, and implement social media applications for an organisation and personal use;
4. Aware of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding social media;
5. Familiar with future trends and possibilities rising out of social media.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics may include:
*Creating, evaluating, and publishing content in the online environment
*Presenting information effectively in the digital environment
*Managing information effectively in the digital environment
*Developing ourselves as effective digital citizens

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

30

Autonomous Student Learning

71

Lectures

12

Practical

12

Total

125


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active learning
Critical thinking and learning
Reflective learning
Online or digital learning

Students should note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is not permitted in assessment. Students should consult UCD's Academic Integrity Guide for further information about AI and academic integrity .

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Participation in weekly in-class activities throughout the trimester Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 Graded No
15
No
Portfolio: EP-A. Social media e-portfolio A. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7 Graded No
40
No
Portfolio: EP-B. Social media e-portfolio B. Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 Graded No
45
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Ongoing feedback throughout the semester.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Online Learning Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33 Fri 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Online Learning Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 16:00 - 16:50