PSSPIC350 - Special Project: Experiential Learning in ICT Operations

Experiential Learning

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 150

 

Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview. Basic knowledge of the latest Apple operating system, Linux (Darwin, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian), latest Windows software, standard office editors (OpenOffice, Pages, Keynote, Numbers), TCP/IP networking, virtualization (VMWare environment).

 

Description: 3 semester credits. This placement grants students an opportunity to understand institutional ICT management. Students will acquire and practice skills related to the IT field under the leadership and supervision of the institutional CIO and ICT staff. Students will also have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the activities, functions, and organization of the department and, under the supervision staff, students will perform maintenance and assistance routines as well as -depending on students' profile- suggest new procedures to facilitate users' (students, teachers, staff) work and to improve school services. Tasks may include but are not limited to computers deployment (installation and user delivery), user assistance for hardware and software, network installation and maintenance, video and audio installation and maintenance (TV sets, projectors, amplifier, Apple TV), and deployment of new procedures from the test environment to production. EL hours may be distributed from Monday through Friday. This special project course features experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). CEMI are dynamic learning environments created to foster learning through a structured interaction with the community. Students will be involved in learning by doing through real projects and integration with the local population and territory in order to remove cultural and learning barriers as well as to develop a strong likelihood for success in life. The experiential learning hours are fully supervised by instructors who track students step by step during their learning experience, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative. This unique learning model allows students to benefit from an all-encompassing educational experience based on theory and practice in real enterprises, learning of comprehensive operational processes, problem-solving, leadership, and management. Additional materials/Dress code: Business casual attire for dress code. Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview. Basic knowledge of the latest Apple operating system, Linux (Darwin, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian), latest Windows software, standard office editors (OpenOffice, Pages, Keynote, Numbers), TCP/IP networking, virtualization (VMWare environment).