KLAS1409 Learning and 21st Century Competencies: Collaboration, Creativity, and Technology (5 cr)

Contents: 

Core skills needed in working life, creativity, sense making in learning, collaborative learning

Completion methods

Completion modes:
Participation in contact teaching and independent study, learning assignments and/or exam. Mode of completion to be specified in the Study Programme.

Assessment details

Assessment criteria: Active participation in teaching and completing and passing learning assignments/exam.

Upon completion of the course, students will

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