ICDL Course Plan

1 – Course Plan – all 7 modules 2 – Module Plan for each module 3 – Session Plan for each session

Levels of Planning

A plan of how ICDL training will be structured

How syllabus content for all 7 modules will be delivered to a group of learners

Shows the sequence of modules and topics

Course Plan

The structure and delivery of each module Provides a breakdown of the module into

manageable units Sequence of delivery Provides a timetable of sessions Only ONE module plan will be developed for

CTP evidence

Module Plan

A plan for the delivery of a single session Aims and objectives Training delivery / instruction Practice / exercises Review of session

Session Plan

Allocated by CTP Tutor All plans and evidence will be based on this

group of learners Tailored or customized training of the

learning group

Target Group of Learners

Develop a course plan to deliver all 7 modules of the ICDL to your selected target group. In the plan ensure you include each of the following:

a. Course overviewb. Training groupc. Courses aims and objectivesd. Course schedulee. Training methodsf. Resources

Element 5.1 (p.12)

A summary or outline of the ICDL training for your learning group.

What the training is and who it is for Describe what each module is about List the order of the modules How much time will be needed

a. Course Overview

A description of the training group that you have been given.

Wht skills and abilities do the learners have?

Why the learners are undertaking the training?

You will have to make some assumptions (look at the notes on the handout to help)

b. Training Group

Aims◦ A few sentences that describe what the purpose

of the course is. Think about the learning group you have been given, the aims should be relevant to that group.

Objectives◦ Describe what learners will be able to do after

they have completed the training. Refer to your learning group.

c. Course Aims and Objectives

Timetable for course Order modules will be delivered Number of sessions for each module Time for each session What topics will be covered in each session

d. Course Schedule

Which training methods most suitable?◦ Classroom based◦ Lectures◦ Demonstrations◦ Workshops◦ Computer based training

e. Training Methods

Resources and facilities needed for training For the trainer For the learners Everything needed to deliver ICDL to your

group of learners

f. Resources

Element 5.1 Handouts Course Book

Background Reading

International Computer Driving

LicenceA Course Plan to delivering the ICDL to a

group of hospital staff

This ICDL course will be delivered to a group of administrative assistants from the local hospital

The aim of the course is to achieve ICDL and with improved skills use the hospital computer systems more effectively

At the end of the course the learners will be able to enter data onto the patient records database, word process letters to patients, send e-mail to other hospital departments

Course Overview

Module 1◦ Introduces the main concepts of IT, the make up

of a personal computer, hardware, software, data storage and memory, information networks and health & safety issues

ICDL Module

Module 2◦ Requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge

and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system

Overview for remaining modules 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

ICDL will be delivered over 25 weeks, one session of 3 hours per week

Training will begin with Module 2 to give learners an introduction to using the computer and managing files

Modules will be delivered in the following order◦ Module 2 – Using the Computer & Managing Files◦ Module 3 – Word Processing◦ Module 1 – Basic Concepts of IT◦ Module 4 – Spreadsheets◦ Module 5 – Database◦ Module 6 – Presentation◦ Module 7 – Information & Communication

The training group comprises administrative staff from a local hospital who have not had any computing training before

The group of 8 learners are aged between 25 and 50 and have been employed in the hospital reception department

Training Group

Managers and supervisors are very supportive and encourage their staff to improve skills and knowledge

Learners have some IT experience from using word processing and spreadsheet applications, the Internet and email

None have used a database application

Training Needs

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3 x 3hr sessions 2 Getting Started, Desktop Environment, Organizing Files, Simple Editing, Print Management, Review

4 x 3hr sessions 3 Getting Started, Basic Operations, Formatting, Finishing Documents, Printing, Advanced Features, Review

3 x 3hr sessions 1 Getting Started, Hardware, Storage, Software, Information Networks, Computers in Everyday Life, IT & Society, Security, Copyright and the Law, Review

4 x 3hr sessions 4 Getting Started, Basic Operations, Formulas and Functions, formatting, Printing, Advanced Features, Review

5 x 3hr sessions 5 Getting Started, Creating a Database, Use of Forms, Retrieving Information, Reporting, Review

3 x 3hr sessions 6 Getting Started, Basic Operations, Formatting, Graphs & Charts, Printing & Distribution, Slide Show Effects, Review

3 x 3hr sessions 7 Information – Getting Started, Web Navigation, Web Searching, BookmarksCommunication – Getting Started, Messaging, Addressing, Message Management, Review

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Lectures Demonstrations Practice exercises

Training Methods

For each candidate:◦ PC and printer access◦ Workbooks, exercise disks◦ Manuals◦ ICDL Skill Card

For Tutor:◦ PC and data projector◦ Practice exercises◦ Flip chart / white board◦ ICDL syllabus

Resources