ØABED3800 Derivater Emneplan

In line with the course topic, the course is totally internet based, and the work methods are highly collaborative. The course may be taught in English if English speaking students attend. Active participation from all students is a necessity. The course requirements will ensure that the student acquires sufficient practical skills in using tools for collaboration as well as theoretical knowledge. It will also give the students a continuous workload during the semester.

See general rules in the programme plan. The course requirements must be approved before students are eligible for examination.

The course work requirements is using different technology and modes of collaboration. The course requirements must be approved before students are eligible for examination.

1. Written paper in group, 2 - 4 students, 1000 words +/- 10 %, covering the subtheme concepts of collaboration

2. Written paper in group, 2 - 4 students, 1000 words +/- 10 %, covering the subtheme, modes of collaboration

3. Written paper in group, 2 - 4 students, 1000 words +/- 10 %, covering the subtheme, DCL (Distributed Collaborative Learning)

4. Written paper in group, 2 - 4 students, 1000 words +/- 10 %, covering the subtheme problem-based learning for collaboration

The purpose of the course work requirement is for the students to obtain experience in collaborative learning supported by technology, and thereby obtain an understanding of theoretical concepts and themes of the course.

Individual report, 3000 words +/- 10 %.

The students must write an individual report on their performance of the activities carried out during the semester. This report, containing description and analysis of experiences, based on the course literature, will be the basis of the final assessment.

New or postponed exam will be organised in the same way as the ordinary exam. Students who fail the exam may submit a revised report.

Examination support material is permitted.

A graded scale from A to E for passed and F for not passed will be used. See assessment criteria in the programme plan.

The report will be evaluated by an internal and external examiner.

The following are sub themes of the course:

• Concepts of collaboration
• Modes of collaboration

• DCL (Distributed Collaborative Learning)
• Problem-based learning for collaboration

Grade scale A - F

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.