New Way forward to ICT Literacy Training

1. New Way forward to ICT Literacy Training 2 November 2010

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

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

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

6. Step 2: Planning 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 • Detailed performance reports by module, illustrating to users their current performance level and learning gaps • 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 2 November 2010

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

8. 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. • 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. 2 November 2010

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

10. … a courseware integrated to a learning platform Not a simple book… 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. ICDL Regional Managers Management system / database Each user receive a DVD containing: • Assessment tests • Training exercises • Learning material In Country Partners Test Centres DVD solution Education DVD BOX Access through personal code: map customized learning path. Contents 100% offline. Connection only for code validation and education planning access. 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 Licensee: Full management of Projects, Test Centers and students data and respective reporting function Customer relationship: Visibility on all Tests Centers (and students) activities and offering of better support 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 Trainers: Check students performances all classes overall progresses and single student Students: Access to Personal learning page to follow his learning improvements 2 November 2010

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

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

15. Teachers: Reports area Teachers credentials allow the access to reports referred only to classes assigned to him/her 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. Search filter for detailed report of activities/performance records, at student and class level 2 November 2010 Detailed information list

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. Advantages of e-Learning Platform Evaluation of candidate’s current skills • 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 Learning path design Exercises to validate skills level Educationsupported by multimedia tools 2 November 2010

20. Thank you