The Next Step

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The Next Step in Digital Literacy
IC3 and Critical Thinking
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• June Parsons, Author
• New Perspectives on Computer Concepts
• Practical Literacy
• Practical PC
• Practical Office

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• 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
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• Certification in basic computer knowledge and
  skills
• Offered by Certiport at approved testing centers
• About 99 rack rate institutional pricing
  available

Wikimedia Commons
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Measuring knowledge with linear test items
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Measuring Skills with Performance-Based Test
Items
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IC3 Module 1 Computing FundamentalsCovers 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
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IC3 Module 2 Key ApplicationsCovers 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
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IC3 Module 3 Living OnlineCovers 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
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Practical Computer Literacy 2nd EditionInternet
and Computing Core Certification
Windows 7 Office 2010 3rd Edition Coming Soon!
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• 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

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• 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

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• 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 years 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.
Youve 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.
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State of the ArtWe are able to teach, assess,
and certify computer literacy
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• 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

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But...

• How long will these skills be considered
  appropriate at the college-level?

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Advanced Studies Engineering degree
Auto mechanic classes
Written test Road test
Driver's education
Pick up driving skills
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Environmental impact of automobiles Economic
impact of the auto industry Automobile safety and
consumer issues Historical and contextual
Advanced Studies Engineering degree
Auto mechanic classes
Written test Road test
Driver's education
Pick up driving skills
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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?
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Online Resources

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  Literacy Integration and Assessment in Higher
  Education, Katz and Macklin. www.iiisci.org/Journa
  l/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/pa
  pers/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_Measu
  ring_College_Info_and_Comm.pdf