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New Way forward to ICT Literacy Training

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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

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Training + Certification re-enforcement for sustainable success

Assessment Planning Learning Training Testing

• Development of distinctive solutions for training/education

• Delivery model in partnership with University to guarantee measurable results

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Online

DVD

LAN

BOXInitial assessment to map candidates current skills level and

propose a customized learning and training program

EducationEducation

Management Management system / databasesystem / database

Accreditation Body

Schools/FET/Universities

Learning Platform

Centre Administration

Educators

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• 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

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• 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

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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)

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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

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• 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.

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• 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

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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

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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

EducationEducation

Management Management system / databasesystem / database

ICDL

Test Centres

Regional Managers

In Country Partners

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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: Trainers:

Customer Customer relationship: 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 function

Licensee: Licensee:

Test Centre: 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: Students: Access to Personal learning page to follow his learning improvements 2 November 2010

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Student: Report area

Detailed record of activities and assessments scores

Detailed performance reports by module. Second level detail for each area of single module

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Teachers : Administrative area

Research filters to access students lists

Export results

Detailed information list

Advanced research

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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.

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Project Coordinator: Administrative area - Teachers

Search filters Activate new Teacher

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Project Coordinator: Administrative area - Classes

Activate new classes Manage current classes:

Search filter, detailed information list and edit function

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Project Coordinator: Reports area

Report functions with advanced filters and detailed by:•Single student•Classes•Teachers

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• 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

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Thank you