Getting A- for CC0002 Navigating the Digital World
- christabel teo
- Aug 9
- 3 min read
Module Review: Navigating the Digital World
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
What is CC0002 Navigating the Digital World About?
With digitalisation being part of almost everything we do now, this mod aims to give you problem-solving tools through computational thinking and quantitative reasoning. You’ll learn how to analyse data, identify online threats, understand ethics and intellectual property, and explore emerging tech trends.
On top of that, you’ll learn things like creating and sharing content responsibly, evaluating online information, and working with others through digital platforms. Expect discussions on cybersecurity, digital misinformation, and data privacy.
Assessment Breakdown
Component | Weightage |
Video Learning Modules (VLMs) | 10% |
Quiz | 35% |
Group Project | 35% |
Presentation (Group Project) | 10% |
Class Participation | 7% |
Pre- and Post-Course Survey | 3% |
My Experience
During tutorials, the prof would pose one or two questions, and we would brainstorm our answers in our groups before uploading them to Padlet. The content is mostly about technology; you'll learn about computational thinking, algorithms etc. Unfortunately, my prof wasn't that engaging (or maybe the material was just too dry) and most of the time the class talked over him while he tried to teach :( Therefore, it was difficult to class part too.
Groupings for the group project were based on your table on the first day of class. After initial grouping, the prof asked which groups did not have a STEM student and reassigned one to each. This mod can get technical so if you're not from a STEM background, be strategic and sit with people who look like they might be...
For our group project, we created a mobile app prototype on Figma with the aim of connecting NTU students for study sessions. This was inspired by the many students posting on Reddit to find study buddies. I handled the design on Figma, while the rest of the group helped to conceptualise features and brainstorm solutions.
From a personal standpoint, I thought our app was pretty well thought out and addressed a real problem. But realistically speaking, this app could risk being used as a casual dating platform, much like how those sketchy grab hitch drivers sometimes only pick up female passengers.
Study Tips
Clear your Video Learning Modules early! I completed around 12 weeks worth of them during the first 2 weeks of the sem. They make up 10% of your grade and can be done at your own pace. You won't want to be tackling them when other assignments start piling up.
For the group assignment, we could choose from a range of topics:
You will need to submit a one-page proposal to the prof before starting. Ensure your problem is clearly defined or it'll be hard to develop the aim or direction of your project.
Since my group chose to develop a digital product prototype (first point in the assignment brief above), we made sure to explicitly show how computational thinking was applied.
As for the presentation, you're allowed to look at a script while presenting, but the prof timed our presentation so do practise with your group beforehand to ensure you're well within the time limit.
The quiz at the end of the semester is entirely MCQ, but it was SO BRUTAL. Despite being thorough with the lecture slides, I found that the questions leaned heavily toward application and technical understanding. My friends who studied with a question bank (which I only found out about its existence on the day of the exam itself) said that no question from that bank came out at all. With no technical background, I left the exam thinking I FAILED. Thankfully, many others felt the same. Looking back, I probably failed the exam but might have been saved by the bell curve and group work which we most probably did well in (grade was unreleased).
Final grade: A- (Not the best :( but since my test flopped real hard I'm just relieved I didn't land any grade lower.)
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