Lec. 3. Expected ICT Lec. 3. Expected ICT Literacy & Professional Literacy & Professional LevelsLevels
bybyDr. K. P. HewagamageDr. K. P. HewagamageSenior Lecturer, UCSCSenior Lecturer, UCSC
HETC ProjectUniversity Development Grants (UDGs)
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OutlineOutline
21st Century ICT Requirements & Demand
Current Status –ICT Literacy @ Universities
Proposed ICT Programme for Universities
Discussion
Introduction – 21Introduction – 21stst Century ICT Century ICT
Delivery of goods and services through ICT enabled framework
e-Sri Lankan -> e-Citizen -> e-Student
“To drive a car, you do not need a mechanical engineering degree”
Knowledge Worker in 21Knowledge Worker in 21stst Cen. Cen.
More than ICT literacy Use ICT Tools professionally in a
working environment ICT Tools – Basic & Specialized
Knowledge, Skill & Attitude of graduate wrt to ICT
New Opportunities in 21New Opportunities in 21stst Cen. Cen.
ICT enabled Jobs Video editing, Web Developers, Data
Analysts/Miner
Junior Programmers/Quality Analysts/ Networking/Administrators
Jobs in IT Industry Not engineers but technicians
Professional courses/qualifications
Current ICT Literacy levels Current ICT Literacy levels
IRQUE Evaluation
IT knowledge and skill of undergraduates following IRQUE-QEF supported programs
Random Samples of 50 students from each programs
50 x 27 = 1350
IT Proficiency - EvaluationIT Proficiency - Evaluation Syllabus
Fundamentals & Working with a computer Word Processing Spreadsheet Presentation Internet and Web Browsing
Examination Structure 2 hrs eTest (Online Quiz) [P1] 2 hrs Practical Test (Word & Excel) [P2]
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Calculating IT Proficiency Calculating IT Proficiency Weighted Average Scheme –
Driving License Concept
= 60% of e-Test +
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If Pass >=50, then 355/714 (49.7%)
If Pass >= 40, then 494/714 (69%)
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Other Issues – ICT Proficiency Other Issues – ICT Proficiency
Curriculum
Teaching and Learning
No proper recognition
Opportunities to apply in current studies
Resource Management
Proposed ProgrammeProposed Programme
Common curriculum
Implementation Responsibility – respective faculty Separate Unit/Centre/Department Committed Senior Staff member IT Resource Management
Central Testing Agency (CTA) for Certification
Levels of Proficiency - Basic Levels of Proficiency - Basic Compulsory for all undergraduates/
postgraduates
Rationale Rationale
To become an active knowledge citizen in ICT enabled society
Learning Outcomes General Awareness and skill to use a
computer Create a document Access Internet to use various services
Basic Level – continued Basic Level – continued A part of orientation
A valid certificate
Medium of instruction – Sinhala/Tamil/ English
Current Standards e-Citizen Certification (ICDL) e-Sri Lankan Certification (UCSC & NAITA) (online learning and e-Testing for
Certification)
Levels of Proficiency – Intermediate Levels of Proficiency – Intermediate
RationaleRationale In order to use ICT knowledge and skill
effectively as a professional knowledge worker
Very important for employability of graduates
Equivalent or above – Computer Driving License Certificate
Intermediate CertificateIntermediate Certificate Better to promote within first 2 years
Address industry requirements
Acceptable certificate
Current Standards ICDL Certification SLCDL Certification (NAITA and UCSC)
(online learning and e-Testing for certification)
Levels of Proficiency – AdvancedLevels of Proficiency – Advanced
Knowledge and skill required for IT jobs (basic) or IT related jobs Foundation for academic/professional
studies in IT/Computer Science
Combine English and Analytical Skills (Mathematics) for foundation
Use of different Application packages and Programming
UCSC BIT Semester 1 Level
Step 1: Teachers and Step 1: Teachers and EnvironmentEnvironment ICT Proficiency of Academic Staff
Workshops and Short Courses (online courses)
Online self evaluation Curriculum Development based on ICT
Proficiency
Establishment of Virtual Learning Environment (LMS) at Faculty Level
Step 2: Collaboration with CTAStep 2: Collaboration with CTA
Link and Assistance - “IT Unit of Fac.”
No Monitoring and Control
Help Desk
Carry out Testing Online e-Testing for Knowledge and
Skill Assessment Certificate Issued by CTA Costing to faculty
Resource PersonResource Person
Dr. K. P. Hewagamage
Senior Lecturer & Head of e-Learning Centre,
University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 2591080/2581245