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

Learning outcomes

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

Materials

Course materials are provided during the course. All used materials are digital.

Teaching methods

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. Also, the concept of sustainability as well as the future of circular economy is studied during the course.

Learning activities consists of both individual and group assignments. The study unit includes written assignments, poster presentations, exploring virtual touristing, games and applications.
During Spring 2022 students have and opportunity to focus on crime and technology.

Students not studying in English should not hesitate to enroll. Students do not have to be experienced or skilled technology users in order to have a good learning experience.

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

The student is able to:
- recognize benefits and threats of technological solutions from a professional, societal and global perspective
- implement currently used everyday applications
- examine technological and digital solutions in their own professional field
- identify the basic concepts related to everyday technology
- recognize opportunities to use technological solutions to empower and engage clients, patients in social and health care work

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

10.3.2022 The course opens in Canvas and the introductionary assignment is published
18.3.2022 09-11.45 Introduction to the course
04.4.2022, 8.30-11.45 webinar on technology and crime with criminology students
11.4.2022, 8.30-11.45 webinar on technology and crime prevention with criminology students
17.5.2022 09-11.45 Summing up

Only the webinar attendance is compulsory.
In addition to these pop in guidance is available, please see Pakki for further information.

International connections

English is used as the language of instruction. Enrollments are usually from diverse cultural and inter-disciplinary groups. Student´s are encouraged not to worry about their language skills or technology skills. We figure out things together!

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours of student`s work.

Evaluation scale

H-5