12 November 2010 New Way forward to ICT Literacy Training

2 ICDL Southern Africa Apologies from our CEO Jennifer v Niekerk John Roberts –Retired Lecturer: Information Systems UNITRA; Rhodes EL & U Fort Hare, EL –Continued my involvement in computer training ICDL Regional Manager for the Eastern Cape ICDL Examiner

3 2 Training + Certification re-enforcement for sustainable success Assessment PlanningLearningTrainingTesting Development of distinctive solutions for training/education Delivery model in partnership with University to guarantee measurable results 2 November 2010

4 Online DVD LAN BOX Initial assessment to map candidates current skills level and propose a customized learning and training program Education Management system / database Accreditation Body Schools/FET/Universities Learning Platform Centre Administration Educators

5 Questions: high quality simulation Tests with difficulty level and contents strictly similar to certification level Access through Client and Code: track students performance To start the education program, the system suggests students take an Assessment test, to measure the skill level in ICT Literacy. Step 1: Assessment 2 November 2010

6 According to results, the system suggests what lessons to follow and which exercises to do to enhance their knowledge. It becomes candidate’s “to do list” and it’s automatically updated according to students activities After 1, results are sent to the central system, students receive the detailed performance analysis and the system proposes a study plan tailored to their needs. A facilitator can be on hand to assist students Step 2: Planning Detailed performance reports by module, illustrating to users their current performance level and learning gaps 2 November 2010

7 Skills Evaluation Planning Useful tool to address students according to skills level 1.Initial “mass” assessment and skill map identification (by ICDL Module) “exam ready” level “intermediate ” level (self-learning) “basic” level (standard blended/ class training) 2.a. 2.b. 2.c. 3. No wasting time going through learning process for the specific Module, but direct access to Test Center (fast track for enrollment to exam session) Focus on suggested knowledge areas to effectively close gaps: efficiency and time saving Funneled to traditional learning with tutors (eventually integrated with self-learning tools) 4. Official certification exam at Test Center Post-training assessment as level of preparation check 2 November 2010

8 Designed for each module, covering every section of ICDL syllabus Contents available on-line and off-line Direct access to each part of every learning content Menu with pills graphic preview to facilitate the navigation Lessons developed with detailed flash animations and audio recorded by professional speakers. Speeches available also in text format, on the “notes” section of the menu. Step 3: Learning Following the learning path suggested by the system, students access the learning contents and watch the lessons. Organized in smart learning pills, the contents fruition is easy and motivates the study. 2 November 2010

9 Simulation of the real use of applications Immediate feedback to each confirmed answer Access through Client and Code: track students activities Also according to learning path suggested by the system, students access the training material: practice exercises in a safe simulation environment Step 4: Training 2 November 2010

10 Not a simple book… … a courseware integrated to a learning platform Not a standard methodology… … a personalized learning material, tailored to users needs Not a “static”/ Theory-based proposal… … high quality tools supported by interactive and realistic contents Not a “push approach…… an effective control of students improvements Not a “lonely” learning path… … a way to share experiences with other students 2 November 2010

11 DVD solution Access through personal code: map customized learning path. Contents 100% offline. Connection only for code validation and education planning access. Each user receive a DVD containing: Assessment tests Training exercises Learning material DVD BOX Education Management system / database ICDL Test Centres Regional Managers In Country Partners 2 November 2010

12 Administrative and reporting functions System supported by a range of administrative and reporting functions, aiming to support Institutions on running and monitoring successful education programs Trainers: Customer relationship: Visibility on all Tests Centers (and students) activities and offering of better support Check students performances all classes overall progresses and single student Full management of Projects, Test Centers and students data and respective reporting functionLicensee: Test Centre: Access to students data assigned to the Test Center, checking overall progresses (TC Level) and individual performance (Student level). Creation of classes and assignment of teachers Students: Access to Personal learning page to follow his learning improvements 2 November 2010

13 Student: Report area Detailed record of activities and assessments scores Detailed performance reports by module. Second level detail for each area of single module 2 November 2010

14 Teachers : Administrative area Research filters to access students lists Export results Detailed information list Advanced research 2 November 2010

15 Teachers: Reports area Teachers credentials allow the access to reports referred only to classes assigned to him/her Search filter for detailed report of activities/performance records, at student and class level Detailed information list Advanced search by student and class Graphics for performances overview (student and group level). By module and second level detail by area of single module. Possibility to visualize results in different templates. 2 November 2010

16 Project Coordinator: Administrative area - Teachers Search filters Activate new Teacher Detailed list 2 November 2010

17 Project Coordinator: Administrative area - Classes Activate new classes Manage current classes: Search filter, detailed information list and edit function 2 November 2010

18 Project Coordinator: Reports area Report functions with advanced filters and detailed by: Single student Classes Teachers 2 November 2010

19 Personalized learning path, according to users current skills Time optimization for the education process High quality and efficacy of learning contents Ready for integration with testing system Administrative functions: —Global view of activities —Customized interface —Performance reports Evaluation of candidate’s current skills Learning path design Exercises to validate skills level Education supported by multimedia tools Advantages of e-Learning Platform 2 November 2010

20 Thank you