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HETC Project University Development Grants (UDGs) Training Program for Proposal Writers. Lec. 3. Expected ICT Literacy & Professional Levels. by Dr. K. P. Hewagamage Senior Lecturer, UCSC. Outline. 21 st Century ICT Requirements & Demand Current Status –ICT Literacy @ Universities
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HETC Project University Development Grants (UDGs) Training Program for Proposal Writers Lec. 3. Expected ICT Literacy & Professional Levels by Dr. K. P. Hewagamage Senior Lecturer, UCSC
Outline • 21st Century ICT Requirements & Demand • Current Status –ICT Literacy @ Universities • Proposed ICT Programme for Universities • Discussion
Introduction – 21st 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 21st 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 21st 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 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 - 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]
Calculating IT Proficiency Weighted Average Scheme – Driving License Concept = 60% of e-Test + 24% of P1-Test + 16% of P2-Test If Pass >=50, then 355/714 (49.7%) If Pass >= 40, then 494/714 (69%)
Other Issues – ICT Proficiency • Curriculum • Teaching and Learning • No proper recognition • Opportunities to apply in current studies • Resource Management
Proposed 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 • Compulsory for all undergraduates/ postgraduates 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 • 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 Rationale 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 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 – 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 Environment • 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 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
Discussion Q & A Issues @ different faculties/universities Thank You !
Resource Person Dr. K. P. Hewagamage Senior Lecturer & Head of e-Learning Centre, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) Email: kph@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk Phone: 2591080/2581245