Group(s)
VAI23S24K, VIE21SPJO, EXM24KJOL
Max Seats
Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Language of Instruction
Finnish, English
Type of Course
Not applicable
Responsible Teacher
Marko Taivalkoski
Mode of Delivery
R&D Studies: 0.00 cr
Virtual Studies: 0.00 cr
Contact Teaching: 30 cr
Teacher(s)
Marko Taivalkoski
Smaller Group(s)
Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Not applicable
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Project-based learning.
Problem-based learning.
Researching and developing co-operative learning.
Location and time
Not applicable
Learning environments
Not applicable
Recommended or Required Reading
Not applicable
Further Information
Not applicable
Completion Alternatives
Not applicable
Teacher(s)
Marko Taivalkoski
Work Placement and Working Life Connections
Not applicable
Exam Schedule
Not applicable
International Connections
Studying together with Finnish students.
Student's Time Use and Workload
About 16 weeks of full-time study on lab projects.
Learning Progress
Lead Phase: about 3 weeks.
Lab Phase: about 11 weeks.
Finishing Phase: about 2 weeks.
Evaluation criteria accepted
1-2: I recognize the development needs of the industry and create new solutions.
(1-2) I understand the trends in the communications industry.
I make a project plan.
(1-2) The project plan is largely in accordance with the guidelines. Resourcing enables project implementation.
I keep the project going as planned.
(1-2) The project is proceeding mainly according to the implementation plan.
I work purposefully with others.
(1-2) I work with others and carry out my duties according to agreed practices.
I apply my journalistic skills in practice and evaluate and develop myself.
(1-2) I work on my own initiative in line with my previous skills. I describe my skills and strengths and change my actions based on the feedback I have received. The proportion of my work can be demonstrated in the final product. I recognize how I have developed professionally during the process.
I achieve the qualitative goals set for my work.
(1-2) The objectives of the work have been partially achieved. Some changes may be needed to publish the final product.
I report on the development of my work and skills.
(1-2) I report on my work and the development of my skills, but my weekly reporting has been irregular or not visible to all concerned. Documentation, contracts, archiving and other follow-up work are largely handled.
3-4: I recognize the development needs of the industry and create new solutions.
(3-4) I understand the development needs of the industry.
I make a project plan.
(3-4) The project plan shall contain the relevant information for implementation. The background work is justified and sufficient to carry out the project. Resourcing is mainly in balance with the scale and schedule of the course.
I keep the project going as planned.
(3-4) The project is progressing according to the implementation plan. Possible changes do not significantly affect the planned timetable and the changes have been agreed with the teachers.
I work purposefully with others.
(3-4) I work actively in a team and do my own tasks. I develop my working based on the received feedback.
I apply my journalistic skills in practice and evaluate and develop myself.
(3-4) I will use my accumulated expertise during the project implementation and evaluate my development needs based on the feedback I have gained. The proportion of my work is reflected in the final product. I have evaluated my own work and developed my professional skills during the process.
I achieve the qualitative goals set for my work.
(3-4) The objectives of the work have largely been achieved. The final product can be released as is.
I report on the development of my work and skills.
(3-4) I evaluate my skills and describe my development targets and strengths. I have reported my work and the development of my skills. Weekly reporting has been mostly regular and available to all concerned. Documentation and agreements are in order and archiving and other follow-up work is done.
5: I recognize the development needs of the industry and create new solutions.
(5) I will evaluate the communications sector and identify solutions to the sector's development needs.
I make a project plan.
(5) The project plan is detailed and contains all information necessary for the realization of the project. The background work for the implementation is thorough. The resourcing is justified and in balance with the scale and schedule of the course.
I keep the project going as planned.
(5) The project is progressing according to the implementation plan and schedule.
I work purposefully with others.
(5) I promote the objectives of the team. I take care of my duties carefully. I participate constructively and actively in the discussion of the content and work.
I apply my journalistic skills in practice and evaluate and develop myself.
(5) I work professionally and independently. I apply the skills I have learned in the early stages of the project. The proportion of my work is central to the final product. I have evaluated my own work critically and developed my professional skills significantly during the process.
I achieve the qualitative goals set for my work.
(5) The objectives of the work have been achieved. The quality of the final product is professional.
I report on the development of my work and skills.
(5) I recognize my strengths and needs of development and present justified solutions to develop my skills. I have carefully reported my work and the development of my skills. Weekly reporting has been regular and immediately available to all concerned. Documentation, contracts, archiving and other follow-up work are professionally handled.
Evaluation criteria failed
Not applicable