Warren County Middle School

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

www.certiport.com

IC3 Global Standard 3Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista

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 Grade

Key Applications (18 weeks)-------------------------------------------

8th GradeOriginal 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 600

0

5

10

15

20

25

13

19 18

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 600

0

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 600

0

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 600

05

101520253035

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 600

05

10152025303540

4

13

34

26

7 7 62 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

Students Access to Digital Transcriptwww.certiport.com

Students Certificates

Wish List

• More Class Time: 35 minutes is too short• Less Disruptions: Benchmarks, Explore, Other

Activities• Collaboration with Academic Courses: Paired

Class Model

Coming in August 2012

IC3 Global Standard 4

Contact Information

Ernie ConnerDirector of Career and Technical EducationWarren County Schools109 Cousin Lucy’s LaneWarrenton, North Carolina 27589Email Address: [email protected]: 252-257-3184Website: http://www.warrencareertech.org