1. Lec. 3. Expected ICT Literacy & Professional Levels by Dr. K. P. Hewagamage Senior Lecturer, UCSC HETC Project University Development Grants (UDGs) Training Program for Proposal Writers

2. Outline 21 st Century ICT Requirements & Demand Current Status –ICT Literacy @ Universities Proposed ICT Programme for Universities Discussion

3. Introduction – 21 st 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”

4. Knowledge Worker in 21 st 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

5. New Opportunities in 21 st 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

6. 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

8. 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]

9. Min: 0 Max: 85.2 - Average: 54.3 std: 15.9

10. Min: 0 Max: 100 - Average: 46.2 std: 22.5

11. Min: 0 Max: 95 - Average: 24.5 std: 21.3

12. 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%)

13. Overall Performance wrt subject stream

14. IT Knowledge and Practical Skill Analysis of Study Streams

15. Other Issues – ICT Proficiency Curriculum Teaching and Learning No proper recognition Opportunities to apply in current studies Resource Management

16. 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

17. Levels of Proficiency - Basic Compulsory for all undergraduates/ postgraduatesRationale 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

18. 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)

19. 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

20. 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)

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Discussion Q & A Issues @ different faculties/universities Thank You !

25. 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.lkkph@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk Phone: 2591080/2581245