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The Next Step in Digital Literacy
IC3 and Critical Thinking:
June Parsons, Author
•New Perspectives on
Computer Concepts
•Practical Literacy
•Practical PC
•Practical Office
• Quick Overview of Certiport Certification Exams
• Consider what's the state-of-the-art in the introductory computer course
• Discuss ideas for evolving the course
Hamline University
● Certification in basic computer knowledge and skills
● Offered by Certiport at approved testing centers
● About $99 rack rate; institutional pricing available
Wikimedia Commons
Measuring knowledge with linear test items
Measuring Skills with Performance-Based Test
Items
IC3 Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
Covers the foundational
concepts of computing
Domain 1.0: Computer Hardware, Peripherals, and Troubleshooting
Domain 2.0: Computer Software
Domain 3.0: Using an Operating System
Photograph Andrew Dunn
IC3 Module 2: Key Applications
Covers popular word
processing, spreadsheet,
and presentation
applications
Domain 1.0 : Common Program Functions
Domain 2.0: Word Processing Functions
Domain 3.0: Spreadsheet Functions
Domain 4.0:Communication and Presentation Software
Writing ball keyboard 1865
IC3 Module 3: Living Online
Covers skills for working in
Internet and LAN
environments
Domain 1.0 : Communications Networks and the Internet
Domain 2.0: Electronic Communications and Collaboration
Domain 3.0: Using the Internet and the World Wide Web
Domain 4.0: The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society
Practical Computer Literacy 2nd Edition:
Internet and Computing Core Certification
Windows 7 Office 2010 3rd Edition
Coming Soon!
Windows 7 Office 2010 3rd Edition
Coming Soon!
● Originally designed by ETS (Educational Testing Service)
● Now administered by Certiport
● Real-time, simulated, scenario-based certification exam
● Allows students to demonstrate the ability to think critically within technology-enabled academic and workplace environments
● Integrate cognitive, technology, and applied skills in the context of solving realistic problems
ICT Literacy is using digital technology, communications tools, and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in order to function in a knowledge society.
International ICT Literacy Panel
Digital Transformation: A Framework for ICT Literacy
Access Select and open appropriate
e-mails from inbox list.
Manage Identify and organize the relevant
information in each e-mail.
Integrate Summarize the interest in the
courses provided by the company.
Evaluate Decide which courses should be
continued next year, based on last year’s
attendance.
Create Write up your recommendation in
the form of an e-mail to the vice president
of human resources.
Employees in your company have been asked to provide information about the technology training courses that they have taken during the past year. They have sent e-mail messages to their supervisors and each supervisor has forwarded the information to the director of human resources. You’ve been asked to organize the information, evaluate the extent to which company-based courses are being utilized and make a recommendation to the human resources department about which courses should be continued next year.
State of the Art
We are able to teach, assess, and certify computer literacy
● Basic knowledge of computer terminology
● Skills for word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
● Operating system competency
● Ability to use a browser and and e-mail
● Proficiency in applying the above to managing, integrating, evaluating, and creating information
But...
How long will these skills be considered appropriate at the college-level?
“Pick up” driving skills
Driver's education
Written testRoad test
Auto mechanic classes
Advanced Studies: Engineering degree
“Pick up” driving skills
Driver's education
Written testRoad test
Auto mechanic classes
Advanced Studies: Engineering degree
Environmental impact of automobilesEconomic impact of the auto industryAutomobile safety and consumer issuesHistorical and contextual
Where do we go from here?
What would a college-level liberal studies technology course look like?
What are the barriers to instituting such as course?
Can current courses evolve into such a course?
Online Resources
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy: Integration and Assessment in Higher Education, Katz and Macklin. www.iiisci.org/Journal/CV$/sci/pdfs/P890541.pdf
Beyond Technical Competence: Literacy in Information and Communication Technology, Katz. www.ets.org/Media/Tests/ICT_Literacy/pdf/ICT_Beyon_Technical_Competence.
How to Improve Critical thinking Using Educational Technology, van Gelder. www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne01/pdf/papers/vangeldert.pdf
The ETS iSkills Assessment: A Digital Age Tool, Somerville, Smith, and Macklin. http://hdl.handle.net/10211/73
Measuring College-Level Information and Communication Technology Proficiency www.ets.org/Media/Tests/ICT_Literacy/PDF/ICT_Measuring_College_Info_and_Comm.pdf