The Next Step in Digital Literacy

IC3 and Critical Thinking:

June Parsons, Author

•New Perspectives on

Computer Concepts

•Practical Literacy

•Practical PC

•Practical Office

• Quick Overview of Certiport Certification Exams

• Consider what's the state-of-the-art in the introductory computer course

• Discuss ideas for evolving the course

Hamline University

● Certification in basic computer knowledge and skills

● Offered by Certiport at approved testing centers

● About $99 rack rate; institutional pricing available

Wikimedia Commons

Measuring knowledge with linear test items

Measuring Skills with Performance-Based Test

Items

IC3 Module 1: Computing Fundamentals

Covers the foundational

concepts of computing

Domain 1.0: Computer Hardware, Peripherals, and Troubleshooting

Domain 2.0: Computer Software

Domain 3.0: Using an Operating System

Photograph Andrew Dunn

IC3 Module 2: Key Applications

Covers popular word

processing, spreadsheet,

and presentation

applications

Domain 1.0 : Common Program Functions

Domain 2.0: Word Processing Functions

Domain 3.0: Spreadsheet Functions

Domain 4.0:Communication and Presentation Software

Writing ball keyboard 1865

IC3 Module 3: Living Online

Covers skills for working in

Internet and LAN

environments

Domain 1.0 : Communications Networks and the Internet

Domain 2.0: Electronic Communications and Collaboration

Domain 3.0: Using the Internet and the World Wide Web

Domain 4.0: The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society

Practical Computer Literacy 2nd Edition:

Internet and Computing Core Certification

Windows 7 Office 2010 3rd Edition

Coming Soon!

Windows 7 Office 2010 3rd Edition

Coming Soon!

● Originally designed by ETS (Educational Testing Service)

● Now administered by Certiport

● Real-time, simulated, scenario-based certification exam

● Allows students to demonstrate the ability to think critically within technology-enabled academic and workplace environments

● Integrate cognitive, technology, and applied skills in the context of solving realistic problems

ICT Literacy is using digital technology, communications tools, and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in order to function in a knowledge society.

International ICT Literacy Panel

Digital Transformation: A Framework for ICT Literacy

Access Select and open appropriate

e-mails from inbox list.

Manage Identify and organize the relevant

information in each e-mail.

Integrate Summarize the interest in the

courses provided by the company.

Evaluate Decide which courses should be

continued next year, based on last year’s

attendance.

Create Write up your recommendation in

the form of an e-mail to the vice president

of human resources.

Employees in your company have been asked to provide information about the technology training courses that they have taken during the past year. They have sent e-mail messages to their supervisors and each supervisor has forwarded the information to the director of human resources. You’ve been asked to organize the information, evaluate the extent to which company-based courses are being utilized and make a recommendation to the human resources department about which courses should be continued next year.

State of the Art

We are able to teach, assess, and certify computer literacy

● Basic knowledge of computer terminology

● Skills for word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications

● Operating system competency

● Ability to use a browser and and e-mail

● Proficiency in applying the above to managing, integrating, evaluating, and creating information

But...

How long will these skills be considered appropriate at the college-level?

“Pick up” driving skills

Driver's education

Written testRoad test

Auto mechanic classes

Advanced Studies: Engineering degree

“Pick up” driving skills

Driver's education

Written testRoad test

Auto mechanic classes

Advanced Studies: Engineering degree

Environmental impact of automobilesEconomic impact of the auto industryAutomobile safety and consumer issuesHistorical and contextual

Where do we go from here?

What would a college-level liberal studies technology course look like?

What are the barriers to instituting such as course?

Can current courses evolve into such a course?

Online Resources

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy: Integration and Assessment in Higher Education, Katz and Macklin. www.iiisci.org/Journal/CV$/sci/pdfs/P890541.pdf

Beyond Technical Competence: Literacy in Information and Communication Technology, Katz. www.ets.org/Media/Tests/ICT_Literacy/pdf/ICT_Beyon_Technical_Competence.

How to Improve Critical thinking Using Educational Technology, van Gelder. www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne01/pdf/papers/vangeldert.pdf

The ETS iSkills Assessment: A Digital Age Tool, Somerville, Smith, and Macklin. http://hdl.handle.net/10211/73

Measuring College-Level Information and Communication Technology Proficiency www.ets.org/Media/Tests/ICT_Literacy/PDF/ICT_Measuring_College_Info_and_Comm.pdf