HETC Project
University Development Grants (UDGs)
Training Program for Proposal Writers
Lec. 3. Expected ICT
Literacy & Professional
Levels
by
Dr. K. P. Hewagamage
Senior Lecturer, UCSC
Outline
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21st Century ICT Requirements & Demand
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Current Status –ICT Literacy @
Universities
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Proposed ICT Programme for Universities
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Discussion
Introduction – 21st Century ICT
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Delivery of goods and services
through ICT enabled framework

e-Sri Lankan -> e-Citizen -> e-Student
“To drive a car, you do not need a
mechanical engineering degree”
Knowledge Worker in 21st Cen.
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More than ICT literacy
Use ICT Tools professionally in a
working environment
ICT Tools – Basic & Specialized
Knowledge, Skill & Attitude of graduate
wrt to ICT
New Opportunities in 21st Cen.


ICT enabled Jobs

Video editing, Web Developers, Data
Analysts/Miner

Junior Programmers/Quality Analysts/
Networking/Administrators
Jobs in IT Industry

Not engineers but technicians

Professional courses/qualifications
Current ICT Literacy levels
IRQUE Evaluation
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IT knowledge and skill of
undergraduates following IRQUE-QEF
supported programs

Random Samples of 50 students from
each programs
50 x 27 = 1350
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IT Proficiency - Evaluation
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Syllabus
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Fundamentals & Working with a computer
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Internet and Web Browsing
Examination Structure
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2 hrs eTest (Online Quiz) [P1]
 2 hrs Practical Test (Word & Excel) [P2]
0.00
WU-FSCI
UoC-MED
SU-ASCI
SU-AGR
SJP-ACC
SEU-SSCI
SEU-LAN
RU-ASCI
RHU-MED
RHU-ECO
PDN-VET
PDN-SCI
PDN-AGR
MRT-ME
MRT-ER
MRT-CE
KLN-COM
KLN-BMGT
KLN-BIO
SJP-MED
JFU-PHY
JFU-MED
ICASL
EU-AGR
APIIT
Average Etest Marks
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Study Program
Min: 0 Max: 85.2 - Average: 54.3 std: 15.9
0.00
Study Program
Min: 0 Max: 100 - Average: 46.2 std: 22.5
WU-FSCI
UoC-MED
SU-ASCI
SU-AGR
SJP-ACC
SEU-SSCI
SEU-LAN
RU-ASCI
RHU-MED
RHU-ECO
PDN-VET
PDN-SCI
PDN-AGR
MRT-ME
MRT-ER
MRT-CE
KLN-COM
KLN-BMGT
KLN-BIO
SJP-MED
JFU-PHY
JFU-MED
ICASL
EU-AGR
APIIT
Average Mark for Word
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
Study Program
Min: 0 Max: 95 - Average: 24.5 std: 21.3
WU-FSCI
UoC-MED
SU-ASCI
SU-AGR
SJP-ACC
SEU-SSCI
SEU-LAN
RU-ASCI
RHU-MED
RHU-ECO
PDN-VET
PDN-SCI
PDN-AGR
MRT-ME
MRT-ER
MRT-CE
KLN-COM
KLN-BMGT
KLN-BIO
SJP-MED
JFU-PHY
JFU-MED
ICASL
EU-AGR
APIIT
Average Mark for Excel
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Calculating IT Proficiency
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Weighted Average Scheme –
Driving License Concept
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= 60% of e-Test +
24% of P1-Test +
16% of P2-Test
If Pass >=50, then 355/714 (49.7%)
If Pass >= 40, then 494/714 (69%)
Overall Performance wrt
subject stream
100.00
Average Mark
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
arts
bio
com
computer
Stream
maths
med
IT Knowledge and Practical Skill Analysis of
Study Streams
Type of Test
100
ETest
Word
Excel
Average Mark
80
60
40
20
0
arts
bio
com
comp
Stream
maths
med
Other Issues – ICT Proficiency
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Curriculum
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Teaching and Learning
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No proper recognition

Opportunities to apply in current
studies
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Resource Management
Proposed Programme
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Common curriculum
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Implementation Responsibility –
respective faculty

Separate Unit/Centre/Department
 Committed Senior Staff member
 IT Resource Management
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Central Testing Agency (CTA) for
Certification
Levels of Proficiency - Basic
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Compulsory for all undergraduates/
postgraduates
Rationale

To become an active knowledge
citizen in ICT enabled society
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Learning Outcomes

General Awareness and skill to use a
computer
 Create a document
 Access Internet to use various services
Basic Level – continued
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A part of orientation
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A valid certificate
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Medium of instruction – Sinhala/Tamil/
English
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Current Standards

e-Citizen Certification (ICDL)
 e-Sri Lankan Certification (UCSC & NAITA)
(online learning and e-Testing for
Certification)
Levels of Proficiency – Intermediate
Rationale

In order to use ICT knowledge and skill
effectively as a professional
knowledge worker

Very important for employability of
graduates

Equivalent or above – Computer
Driving License Certificate
Intermediate Certificate
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Better to promote within first 2 years
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Address industry requirements
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Acceptable certificate
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Current Standards

ICDL Certification
 SLCDL Certification (NAITA and UCSC)
(online learning and e-Testing for
certification)
Levels of Proficiency – Advanced
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Knowledge and skill required for
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IT jobs (basic) or IT related jobs
 Foundation for academic/professional
studies in IT/Computer Science

Combine English and Analytical Skills
(Mathematics) for foundation

Use of different Application packages
and Programming
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UCSC BIT Semester 1 Level
Step 1: Teachers and
Environment

ICT Proficiency of Academic Staff

Workshops and Short Courses (online
courses)
 Online self evaluation
 Curriculum Development based on ICT
Proficiency
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Establishment of Virtual Learning
Environment (LMS) at Faculty Level
Step 2: Collaboration with CTA

Link and Assistance - “IT Unit of Fac.”
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No Monitoring and Control
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Help Desk
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Carry out Testing

Online e-Testing for Knowledge and
Skill Assessment
 Certificate Issued by CTA
 Costing to faculty
Discussion
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Q&A
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Issues @ different faculties/universities
Thank You !
Resource Person
Dr. K. P. Hewagamage
Senior Lecturer & Head of e-Learning Centre,
University of Colombo School of Computing
(UCSC)
Email: kph@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk
Phone: 2591080/2581245