Program Overview

Course Overview

The course "Cooperation Technology and Social Media" is offered at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The course code is TDT4245.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Second degree level
• Course Start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of Instruction: English
• Location: Trondheim
• Examination Arrangement: Portfolio

About the Course

Course Content

The course covers social media, Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), coordination, shared workspaces, support for cooperation among mobile users, design and evaluation of cooperative technologies, and the use of cooperation technologies in different contexts.

Learning Outcome

The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of social media and CSCW, enabling them to compare and choose different solutions for supporting social interaction and cooperative work, as well as design new technologies. Students will also improve their cooperation skills in computer-mediated situations and understanding of technology mediation.

Learning Methods and Activities

The course combines lectures and project work. Students must complete an individual task (50% of the final evaluation) and a group project (50% of the final evaluation). Both parts must be delivered and passed to pass the course.

Evaluation

Portfolio

The portfolio consists of:

• Individual assignment (50%)
• Group-based project (50%) Both components must be passed to pass the course. In the case of a voluntary re-sit, a fail (F), or valid absence, the entire portfolio must be retaken during a semester when teaching is offered.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

IT3402 Design of graphical user interfaces (or contact the teacher).

Course Materials

A reading list will be available at the start of the course.

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with the following courses:

• SIF8058 (7.5 sp)
• AVS2220 (3 sp) from Autumn 2007 If overlapping courses are taken, a credit reduction will be applied to the course with the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas

• Informatics
• Technological subjects

Examination Details

• Examination Arrangement: Portfolio
• Grade: Letter grades
• Ordinary Examination - Spring 2026: Portfolio with a weighting of 100/100, submitted by 14:00, using the Inspera Assessment exam system.