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Warren County Middle School
Business and Information Technology ProgramIC 3 Certification Program
2 Year Progress Report
Objectives
• Implement a Middle School Business and Information Technology Curriculum that would provide students with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet.
• Validate our programs using globally recognized standards and assessments.
• Introduce the Middle School students to globally recognized certifications and the process involved.
New Computer Skills and Applications Modules and IC3
Computer Skills and Applications
• 6th Grade – Keyboarding Modules (3)– Word Processing Basics (1)– Word Processing Advanced (1)
• 7th Grade – Desktop Publishing Basics (1)– Presentation Basics and
Techniques (2)– Spreadsheet Basics and
Advanced (2)
• 8th Grade – Digital Literacy (1)– Database Basics (1)
WCMS IC3 Certification Model
• 6th Grade – Keyboarding– Word Processing
• 7th Grade
– Key Applications Module• Common Program Functions• Word Processing Functions• Spreadsheet Functions• Communicating with Presentations software
• 8th Grade
– Computer Fundamentals Module• Computer Hardware• Computer Software• Using an Operating System
– Living Online Module• Communicating Networks and the Internet• Communication and Collaboration• Internet and the World Wide Web• Computing and the Internet and Society
Curriculum
• Computer Fundamentals Identify types of computers, how they process information, and the purpose and function of different hardware components Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common problems relating to computer hardware. Identify how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is distributed and upgraded Identify different types of application software and general concepts relating to application software categories Identify what an operating system is and how it works, and solve common problems related to operating systems Use an operating system to manipulate a computer’s desktop, files and disks Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software
• Key Applications Be able to start and exit an application, identify and modify interface elements and utilize sources of online help Perform common file-management functions Perform common editing and formatting functions Perform common printing/outputting functions Be able to format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tools Be able to use word-processing tools to automate processes such as document review, security and collaboration Be able to modify worksheet data, structure and formatting Be able to sort data, manipulate data using formulas and functions and create simple charts Be able to create and format simple presentations
Curriculum
• Living Online Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing Identify different types of electronic communication/collaboration and how they work Identify how to use an electronic mail application Identify the appropriate use of different types of communication/ collaboration tools and the “rules of the road” regarding online
communication (“netiquette”) Identity information about the Internet, the World Wide Web and Web sites and be able to use a Web browsing application Understand how content is created, located and evaluated on the World Wide Web Identify how computers are used in different areas of work, school and home Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software and how to use computers and the Internet safely, ethically and legally
Curriculum
Advantages Validates Internet and Computing Skills with an Internationally recognized standard for digital
literacy and reflects the most relevant skills needed in today’s academic and business environment. Computerized performance based Instruction Unlimited practice assessments available to the students (Practice tests emulate the actual assessment)
Computer based online assessment with instant results. Unlimited testing opportunity for students. Digital portfolio available to students for lifetime that Includes all Certiport assessment results Allows flexibility with testing and provides accommodations provisions for special needs. Aligns and Exceeds New Middle School Business Modules for 2012-2013 and beyond Introduces students to the certification and/or credential process. Use these assessments to determine the students computer literacy skills and complete the
required report to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Curriculum
• Purchased this reference book:
Different formats available from
multiple vendors:• Printed Materials• Online courses• Multimedia
Implementation Trials and Tribulations
2011-201235 minute classes
6th Grade: Keyboarding (18 weeks)
----------------------------7th Grade:
Key Applications (18 weeks)Students take KA exam before the end of the course
Age 13 Minimum
----------------------------8th Grade:
Computer Fundamentals and Living Online (18 weeks)
Students take the CF and LO exams before the end of the course
* Opportunities for students to take Key Applications exam if they did not pass it
in the 7th grade
2010 – 2011 40 minute classes
6th Grade:Keyboarding ( 18 weeks)----------------------------------
7th GradeKey Applications (18 weeks)
-------------------------------------------8th Grade
Original Plan:6 weeks of each module
Actual Progress:Students move forward as they pass the
certification testMany students needed more than 6 weeks per
module
Certification Testing Process
• Testing Center: Internet Based / Certiport Different than Microsoft Office Delivery System
• Student Registration: User Name / Password• 45 Questions 45 Minutes per assessment• 3 separate assessments– Computer Fundamentals: 710/1000 to pass– Key Applications: 680 / 1000 to pass– Living Online: 660 / 1000 to pass
7th Grade DataKey Applications: (680)
Year Weeks Time per class
Total Students
Students Tested
Passed Average Score
High / Low
2010-2011
18 wks 40 minutes
191 93 (49%) 63 (68 %) 683 956/200
2011-2012
18 wks 35 minutes
173 (15 8 +)
99 (57%) 72 (73%) 706 933/344
Student Success
1000-900
899-850
849-800
799-750
749-725
724-700
699-680
679-650
649-600
Below 6000
5
10
15
20
25
13
1918
6
14
8
35
23
2010-2011 7th Grade Key Applications
Score Percentages (680)
1000-900
899-850
849-800
799-750
749-725
724-700
699-680
679-650
649-600
Below 6000
5
10
15
20
25
1
6
16 16
19
11
4 42
21
2011-2012 7th Grade Key Applications
Score Percentages (680)
8th Grade DataKey Applications (680)
Year Tested First Time
Passed Retested in 8th grade
Passed Average Score
High / Low
2010-2011
82 68 N/A N/A 733 889/444
2011-2012
18 16 16 16 763 889/544
8th Grade DataComputer Fundamentals: (710)
Year Weeks Time per class
Total Students
Students Tested
Passed Average Score
High / Low
2010-2011
18 wks 40 minutes
181 85 (47%) 80 (94%) 802 956/356
2011-2012
18 wks 35 minutes
176(14 8 +)
92 (52%) 92 (100%)
824 956/711
Student Success
1000-900
899-850
849-800
799-750
749-725
724-711
710-680
679-650
649-600
Below 6000
5
10
15
20
25
30
19
15
27
15
11
7
0 0 1
5
2010-2011 8th Grade Computer Fun-
damentals Score Percentages (710)
1000-900
899-850
849-800
799-750
749-725
724-711
710-680
679-650
649-600
Below 6000
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
14
21
33
15 14
30 0 0 0
2011-2012 8th Grade Computer
Fundamentals Score Per-centages (710)
8th Grade DataLiving Online Fundamentals: (660)
Year Weeks Time per class
Total Students
Students Tested
Passed Average Score
High / Low
2010-2011
18 wks 40 minutes
181 80 (44% 75(94 %) 764 867/400
2011-2012
18 wks 35 minutes
176(14 8 +)
98 (56%) 95(97%) 790 933/567
Student Success
1000-900
899-850
849-800
799-750
749-725
724-700
699-660
659-600
Below 600 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 1
2931
13
911
5
1
2010-2011 8th Grade Living Online Score Percentages (660)
1000-900
899-850
849-800
799-750
749-725
724-700
699-660
659-600
Below 6000
5
1015
20
2530
3540
4
13
34
26
7 7 6
2 1
2011-2012 8th Grade Living Online Score Percentages (660)
Official Testing Center
• Certiport Testing Center– Application
Process– Tech
Specifications– Test
Administration– Cost : Free
• Exams– School Pricing– Unlimited Exams: 1500– Cost: $3000 per year
Wish List
• More Class Time: 35 minutes is too short• Less Disruptions: Benchmarks, Explore, Other
Activities• Collaboration with Academic Courses: Paired
Class Model
Contact Information
Ernie ConnerDirector of Career and Technical EducationWarren County Schools109 Cousin Lucy’s LaneWarrenton, North Carolina 27589Email Address: econner@warrenk12nc.orgPhone: 252-257-3184Website: http://www.warrencareertech.org
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