New Technological Solutions and Innovations for Social and Health Care (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to
- identify current technological solutions and innovations for social and health care
- recognize differences and similarities in challenges related to the aging of global population, such as loneliness and changes in service structures
- evaluate methods for developing technological solutions for social and health care
- gain more project based learning, know-how and competence in utilizing ideas of technology for social and health care
- analyse ethical aspects in health and wellness related technology

Content

-best practices for using technological solutions for social and health services in different countries
- end-users as co-developers of technological solutions and services
- different eServices promoting health and wellness-technology and the challenges of the aging population
- innovative examples from different EU and other projects
- empowering clients and patients through different methods of self-expression and social connectivity

Location and time

The course takes place both in Tikkurila campus and online depending on the COVID-19 situation.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Course materials are provided during the course.

Toteutustapa

In this course, the students will study technological solutions, good practices and projects in health and wellness promotion in social and health care worldwide.

Some of the key themes approached are multidiciplinary perspectives, enhanced end-user engagement, eServices, empowerment, social connectivity, quality of life, inclusion through digital skills and AI-based services are central. Also, the concept of sustainability as well as the future of circular economy is studied during the course.

The study unit is given both in the campus and online depending on the COVID-19 situation and consists of both individual and group assignments.

During the study unit students do virtual touristing, play games and use applications, also creative assignments are included.

For supplementary or delayed tasks, there will be no feedback.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

The course is interlinked with Erasmus+ DISC project as well as different other ICT related projects.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

For course schedule, please see Pakki.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail, 1-5