lec 3. expected it proficiency levels by dr. kph
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Lec. 3. Expected ICT
Literacy & ProfessionalLevels
byDr. K. P. HewagamageSenior Lecturer, UCSC
HETC Project
University Development Grants (UDGs)
Training Program for Proposal Writers
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Outline
21st Century ICT Requirements & Demand
Current StatusICT Literacy @
Universities
Proposed ICT Programme for Universities
Discussion
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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 amechanical engineering degree
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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
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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
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Current ICT Literacy levels
IRQUE Evaluation
IT knowledge and skill of
undergraduates following IRQUE-QEFsupported programs
Random Samples of 50 students from
each programs
50 x 27 = 1350
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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]
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WU-F
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SCI
SU-A
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SJP-A
CC
SEU-S
SCI
SEU-L
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RU-A
SCI
RHU-M
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RHU-E
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PDN-V
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PDN-S
CI
PDN-A
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MRT-M
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MRT-E
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MRT-C
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KLN-C
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KLN-B
MGT
KLN-B
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SJP-M
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ICASL
EU-A
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APIIT
Study Program
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
Aver
age
Etes
tMarks
Min: 0 Max: 85.2 - Average: 54.3 std: 15.9
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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
Study Program
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
AverageMarkforWord
Min: 0 Max: 100 - Average: 46.2 std: 22.5
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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
Study Program
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
Avera
geMarkforExcel
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Calculating IT Proficiency
Weighted Average SchemeDriving 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%)
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Overall Performance wrt
subject stream
medmathscomputercombioarts
Stream
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
AverageM
ark
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IT Knowledge and Practical Skill Analysis of
Study Streams
medmathscompcombioarts
Stream
100
80
60
40
20
0
AverageMark
Excel
Word
ETest
Type of Test
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Other Issues ICT Proficiency
Curriculum
Teaching and Learning
No proper recognition
Opportunities to apply in current
studies
Resource Management
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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
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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
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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)
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Levels of Proficiency Intermediate
Rationale
In order to use ICT knowledge and skilleffectively as a professional
knowledge worker
Very important for employability ofgraduates
Equivalent or above ComputerDriving License Certificate
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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)
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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
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Step 1: Teachers andEnvironment
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
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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 andSkill Assessment
Certificate Issued by CTA
Costing to faculty
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Discussion
Q & A
Issues @ different faculties/universities
Thank You !
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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
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]