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FOCUS IT/FOCUS TI
Innovative Teaching, Real Learning
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Table of Content
Educational Crisis Canada’s Future Who is ICTC Why FIT Works Introducing FIT Why FIT What is FIT How FIT Works Testimonials
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Educational Crisis
Disengagement crisis among learners from traditional learning & teaching modules
“The majority of students in the upper grades are not intellectually engaged in the classroom.”
Source: C21 Canada. “C21 Presents: Shifting Minds. A 21st century vision of public education for Canada.” May 2012.
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Canada’s Future
Reinvigorating the Canadian educational system impacts economic, social, environmental and
financial aspirations of Canadians
Multi-literate, creative and innovative people are the drivers of the 21st Century
Source: C21 Canada. “C21 Presents: Shifting Minds. A 21st century vision of public education for Canada.” May 2012.
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The Situation
By 2016, Canada will need more than 106,000 ICT workers
Systemic shortage of soft skills Mismatch between capabilities
Youth are not choosing ICT as a career
Not seen as fun, viable or profitable Unaware of the opportunities
available in ICT
Canadian graduates lack the right blend of skills to compete in the digital economy
21st Century Skills
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What is ICT?
Source: http://www.tutor2u.net/business/ict/intro_what_is_ict.htm
A constantly evolving term: “All the uses of digital technology that
already exist to help individuals, businesses and organizations use information.”
“ICT covers any product that will store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive information electronically in a digital form.”
Information Communications Technology
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21st Century Skills
What are They: Solve real problems Engage with knowledge that matters Be respected See how subjects are interconnected Learn from and with each other and people in
their community Connect with experts and expertise Have more opportunities for dialogue and
conversation
How to Learn Them: Applied, project-based and interdisciplinary
learning Collaborative learning Inquiry and investigation Technology for learning Demonstration of competence Personalized learning Information access, analysis, synthesis and
the generation of new ideas
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Changing ICT Needs
Declining Needs: General Application Skills ICT Technical Capabilities
Growing Needs: ICT, Soft-skills & 21st Century Skills Hybrid ICT & Technical Skills
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Problem Definition & Potential Opportunity
ICTC’s objective is to enhance the supply of ICT workers to the labour market in Canada by educating youth on the benefits of STEAM:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math
ICTC has the platform and research to highlight impending skill-set shortage; however, we must reach a variety of stakeholders at every
level to change the misconceptions of STEAM careers:
Change the image and perception of STEAM
Engage and connect youth with ICT (social relevance)
Increase enrolment of youth in ICT programs
Increase the level and quality of skilled workers entering the ICT market
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Atlantic Canada
Employment Growth: 2000 to 2012
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The cost of a Bad Hire: Of new hires 46% fail within 18 months Another 45% are only fair to marginal performers That means that 81% of new hires are a disappointment
Associated costs are anywhere between 20% to 200%
Factors contributing to the cost of a bad hire: Less productivity, lost time, cost to recruit and train, employee morale, and negative impact on
client solutions
Source: http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/bad-hires-stats-costs-avoidance-poor-excuses-and-other-thoughts
How This Affects Business
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Who is ICTC
The Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC):
Dedicated to ensuring Canada’s ICT sector is made up of a prepared, diverse and highly educated workforce
Centre of expertise in ICT research and labour market intelligence, policy development, and program management
Network of industry, education & government:
Develop Canada’s future skilled and innovative talent
Empower industries to maintain a competitive advantage in a global market
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Talent Programs
Women in IT Youth Initiatives
Focus on IT Career Focus
Standards I-ADVANCETM
Career Transitions Bridge Training for
Internationally Educated Professionals
Aboriginal Inclusion
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Introducing
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What is FIT?
FOCUS program for Grades 11 and 12 Delivered through hands-on learning Project- based learning built on teamwork
Increased awareness and understanding along with skill development for an ICT career
Based on learning outcomes validated by business, industry and educators
The core FOCUS program: Developing PC maintenance skills Network Administration technical proficiency Media, Graphics and Communications explorations Employability/essential skills Business/entrepreneurship aptitude Developing work experience skills
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Why FIT Works
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FIT Students
Aware of impacts of technology Understand the role of ICT in industry Explore ICT career opportunities Apply ICT skills to develop solutions
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Innovative & Realistic
Learn by seeing, thinking, & doing Practise FIT skills to make them
better prepared for 21st century Experience through internships or
co-ops
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The FIT Advantage
FIT Graduates: Potential advanced standing for
future studies Better prepared to write major ICT
certification exams Valuable career-ready skills Recognized by employers across
Canada
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How FIT Works
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FIT Umbrella
FIT approved curriculum: Cisco Networking Academy, Adobe Certified, Java Working with: Junior Achievement, Microsoft, HP, Toon Boom, Oracle,
Career Cruising, Pearson Vue, Pearson Ed, Linux
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FIT Creates Pathways
FIT School – sector focus Career Exploration To University To College To Work To Entrepreneurship
Industry/Work/Economic Development
Making Canada Strong
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FIT Team Members
Tracy Biernacki-Dusza
National Program Manager
Pamela Bahlis
Talent Initiatives Coordinator
Randy Fisher
Education Specialist
Emily Jamieson
Web Content Specialist
Jazmine Fenton
FIT Intern
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FIT Provincial Representatives
Wayne Oakley, Atlantic [email protected]
Dennis Hitchmough, Ontario [email protected]
Debbie Vance, Alberta & British Columbia
Nancy Burkell, Saskatchewan [email protected]
Cameron Mateika, Manitoba [email protected]
Celine Loslier, Quebec [email protected]
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Finding Your FIT
Network & Operations Support Concentration
Interactive Media Concentration
Business & Information Analysis Concentration
Software Design & Development Concentration
General Technical Competencies
General Business Competencies
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Business & Information Analysis
Business analyst Analyst-designer Systems analyst Information Analyst Relationship manager Project Leader Business Architect Information Architect Quality Assurance Analyst Data Administrator User education & technical writing
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Software Design & Development
Analyst-programmer Applications software
integrator Programmer Software designer Database design Data Architect Technical Architect User interface designer Games designer E-commerce developer Technology consultant
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Network & System Operations
User technical support expert Help desk operator Problem manager Network planner Security expert Hardware/software platform
specialist Computer operator Mobile/wireless communications
planner & support expert
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Interactive Media
Web designer Web developer Web master Database administrator Social media developer Games design and
developer User interface designer E-commerce developer
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FIT Competency ExampleAnalytical Thinking 1
COMPETENCY CAPABILITY LEARNING OUTCOME
Analytical Thinking 1 Analyzes basic situations. Clearly describes a problem or opportunity and the impact it has/could have on the organization.
Analytical Thinking 1 Analyzes basic situations. Examines a multiple layer problem to understand its true source, i.e., root cause analysis.
Analytical Thinking 1 Analyzes basic situations. Identifies opportunities stemming from a situation.
Analytical Thinking 1 Gathers input/information from different sources. Observes and documents a problem.
Analytical Thinking 1 Gathers input/information from different sources. Identifies and interviews key personnel and documents significant findings and possible solutions.
Analytical Thinking 1 Gathers input/information from different sources. Explores detailed information related to the problem or opportunity.
Analytical Thinking 1 Gathers input/information from different sources. Investigates possible solutions documenting impacts for each option.
Analytical Thinking 1 Distinguishes between critical, important and irrelevant pieces of information and uses them to reach an appropriate conclusion. Identifies recurring patterns in the information received.
Analytical Thinking 1 Distinguishes between critical, important and irrelevant pieces of information and uses them to reach an appropriate conclusion.
Identifies unique issues that are not relevant to the problem/opportunity.
Analytical Thinking 1 Distinguishes between critical, important and irrelevant pieces of information and uses them to reach an appropriate conclusion. Identifies the critical elements of this situation.
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FIT Competency ExampleAnalytical Thinking 2
COMPETENCY CAPABILITY LEARNING OUTCOME
Analytical Thinking 2 Clearly articulates a problem or opportunity. Identifies an organizational problem or opportunity to explore.
Analytical Thinking 2 Clearly articulates a problem or opportunity. Documents in detail the scope and nature of an organizational problem or opportunity.
Analytical Thinking 2 Clearly articulates a problem or opportunity. Understands the organizational context in which the problem or opportunity is present.
Analytical Thinking 2 Clearly articulates a problem or opportunity.Identifies all information used in the process involved and additional information needed and how it flows through the process.
Analytical Thinking 2 Clearly articulates a problem or opportunity. Diagrams the flow of the process involved, the people involved and the information they use.
Analytical Thinking 2 Gathers information from the organization to clarify what solutions are possible. Identifies missing information or problems with information.
Analytical Thinking 2 Gathers information from the organization to clarify what solutions are possible. Identifies handoffs, obstacles, time lags and other issues affecting the problem.
Analytical Thinking 2 Gathers information from the organization to clarify what solutions are possible. Identifies duplication of effort.
Analytical Thinking 2 Gathers information from the organization to clarify what solutions are possible. Identifies organizational considerations affecting a solution.
Analytical Thinking 2 Gathers information from the organization to clarify what solutions are possible. Documents causes and consequences of actions and events that are not readily apparent.
Analytical Thinking 2 Redesigns a process to be more effective or efficient. Documents two possible process options, their business value, and the changes that would be required.
Analytical Thinking 2 Redesigns a process to be more effective or efficient. Recommends and justifies a preferred solution.
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FIT Crosswalk
ICTC
ICTC & FIT National Standards
New Brunswick Teacher Focus Group
Courses Created Directly to FIT Standards
• Labour Market Information
• National Occupation Codes (NOC)
• Industry Capabilities Identified
• Development of Capabilities, Competencies & Learning Outcomes
• Industry Validated• Education Validated
• Luc Plourde • Kathy MacDonald• Sarah-Jane Smith• Charlene Melanson• Ray O’Donnell• Ryan Murphy• Mike Whelton• Mike Cusack• Brian Gray
Information Tech 120BOM 120Entrepreneurship 110Computer Science 110Technical Support 110Digital Tech 120
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New Brunswick Alignment to FIT Curriculum
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FIT Early Adopter
Mission Statement St. Malachy’s Memorial High School is committed to educating
the whole person. Through a rigorous and comprehensive program of studies we prepare students – academically, socially and morally – to assume their places as conscientious, involved and contributing members of society.
Approach – Simplicity!
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FIT Implementation
The Team:
Beth Horgan, Principal Mike Whelton, Vice Principal Ray O’Donnell, SPR For Technology,
FIT Coordinator Ryan Murphy – Teacher, Tech
Support/Digital Technology/IT 120/Computer Science
Charlene Melanson – Teacher, Business Organization & Management/Entrepreneurship
Guidance Department
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FIT Implementation
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FIT Implementation
Tech Support Facility
Peason Vue Testing Centre
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FIT Implementation
IT Essentials course 10 Chapters Local option course for final 6 chapters
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New Brunswick is aFIT CHAMPION
Provincial AlignmentJamie O’Toole
FocusIT Website FIT Teaching Resources (IRP)
Pan Canadian Model for Education Interconnected Learning
System from Secondary to Post-Secondary
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FIT Students Say…
“It was unique – an open learning environment. You learn the academic side, but it’s more about how you manage your time, assess a project and set goals.”
Ryan Clark, FIT Student
“Last Spring I got my acceptance to Concordia’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, which one of the most reputable film schools in Canada. Before I took my FIT Digital Tech class I had never touched a camera or editing software. It may sound cheesy to say but I honestly wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t taken the course in high school.”
Taylor McDougall, FIT Student
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FIT Support Ahead
FIT Website Soft Launch Newsletter Sections for:
Students/Parents Teachers Industry
Teacher Resource Section
IRP – Integrated Resource Package
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Stay Connected
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