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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
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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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