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| Computer Literacy @ CSI |
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Introduction
History of Computer Literacy @ CSI
Computer Literacy Now
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| Introduction |
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In today’s rapidly changing society and workplace, it is more important than
ever for a citizen and/or employee to understand the technology around them.
The College of Southern Idaho believes that this knowledge and skill set is
of primary concern to any CSI graduate. The Computer Literacy Assessment (CSA)
is our way of validating that all graduates meet a fundamental level of computer
literacy. This graduation requirement supports the mission of the college:
The College of Southern Idaho, a comprehensive community college, provides
educational, social and cultural opportunities for a diverse population of
South Central Idaho. In this rapidly changing world, CSI encourages our students
to lead enriched, productive and responsible lives.
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| History of Computer Literacy @ CSI |
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 In 1999, the CSI strategic planning group suggested the necessity for a
computer literacy graduation requirement. Shortly after the need was identified,
a Computer Literacy Committee was developed and asked to design the system by which
Computer Literacy would be defined and how to assess student literacy prior to
graduation. This committee was originally chaired by Dr. Mark Sugden and consisted
of various campus and community representatives.
The committee researched a definition of computer literacy and visited other schools
to check for some best practice for assessment. Eventually, the committee defined
computer literacy as follows:
Basic computer literacy at CSI is defined as a demonstrated ability to use
technology to access, manipulate, evaluate, use and present information.
A workgroup was formed to take the definition and topical areas and create a
competency profile, or detailed listing of the knowledge and performance objectives.
Once this was completed, the exams were written and in Fall 2001 CSI began requiring
that all students graduating with a degree be validated as “computer literate.” |
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Ongoing evaluation and oversight of computer literacy is conducted by the
Computer Skills Assessment (CSA) Committee. The committee meets regularly to review
the definition of literacy along with the objectives. The actual assessment (CSA)
is also maintained and continuously reviewed by this committee.
In spring of 2005, the committee voted to adopt the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
standards. These standards represent research-based objectives for computer literacy
certification. While CSI does not use the IC3 exam for assessment, we do recognize IC3 standards
as the institutional objectives for computer literacy.
Current members of the CSA Committee (March 2005) are:
Karen Atwood
Teresa Sept
Frank Ellis
Debi Klimes
Lori Garnand, Chair
Scott Scholes
Jason Rose
Tracy Meyerhoeffer
Ex-officio
Valerie Ward, Testing Center Coordinator
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