Lec 3. Expected IT Proficiency Levels by Dr. KPH
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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]
0.00
WU-FSCI
UoC-MED
SU-ASCI
SU-AGR
SJP-ACC
SEU-SSCI
SEU-LAN
RU-ASCI
RHU-MED
RHU-ECO
PDN-VET
PDN-SCI
PDN-AGR
MRT-ME
MRT-ER
MRT-CE
KLN-COM
KLN-BMGT
KLN-BIO
SJP-MED
JFU-PHY
JFU-MED
ICASL
EU-AGR
APIIT
Average Etest Marks
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Study Program
Min: 0 Max: 85.2 - Average: 54.3 std: 15.9
0.00
Study Program
Min: 0 Max: 100 - Average: 46.2 std: 22.5
WU-FSCI
UoC-MED
SU-ASCI
SU-AGR
SJP-ACC
SEU-SSCI
SEU-LAN
RU-ASCI
RHU-MED
RHU-ECO
PDN-VET
PDN-SCI
PDN-AGR
MRT-ME
MRT-ER
MRT-CE
KLN-COM
KLN-BMGT
KLN-BIO
SJP-MED
JFU-PHY
JFU-MED
ICASL
EU-AGR
APIIT
Average Mark for Word
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
Study Program
Min: 0 Max: 95 - Average: 24.5 std: 21.3
WU-FSCI
UoC-MED
SU-ASCI
SU-AGR
SJP-ACC
SEU-SSCI
SEU-LAN
RU-ASCI
RHU-MED
RHU-ECO
PDN-VET
PDN-SCI
PDN-AGR
MRT-ME
MRT-ER
MRT-CE
KLN-COM
KLN-BMGT
KLN-BIO
SJP-MED
JFU-PHY
JFU-MED
ICASL
EU-AGR
APIIT
Average Mark for Excel
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
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%)
Overall Performance wrt
subject stream
100.00
Average Mark
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
arts
bio
com
computer
Stream
maths
med
IT Knowledge and Practical Skill Analysis of
Study Streams
Type of Test
100
ETest
Word
Excel
Average Mark
80
60
40
20
0
arts
bio
com
comp
Stream
maths
med
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: [email protected]
Phone: 2591080/2581245