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NEDP and Technology: Skills for a New System

National External Diploma Program Council ConferenceOctober 2012

Providence, RI

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Session Agenda

• Overview of technology skills– To navigate the NEDP online system– To demonstrate Information and Communication

Technology (ICT) skills• Resources for clients and advisor/assessors• Online demonstration

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Technology is . . .

• a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge

(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology)

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NEDP and Technology

• Computer-based testing is the wave of . . . the present– Test security– Efficiency

• K-12 standards emphasize technology to communicate, collaborate and solve problems

• Successful transitions require technology proficiency– Post-secondary education– Workforce and career

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Technology Skills Self-Assessment Checklist

How would you rate your ability?

0 I don’t know this1 I need a lot of practice2 I need some practice3 I know how to do this

• Identifies the skills needed to:− Navigate the NEDP online system− Demonstrate ICT requirements

• Downloadable at: www.nedp.org/Professionals/SoftLaunch

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SAC: Basic Computer Skills

Do you know how to operate the following? Keyboard Mouse Computer printerCan you perform the following tasks? Identify basic computer parts (e.g., monitor, hard drive) Log on using a password Insert and use a portable device, such as a flash drive Print documents

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SAC: Windows Skills

Can you perform the following tasks? Open a program by double-clicking an icon Open a program by using the Start Menu Close a program or Window Minimize and maximize Windows Move Windows by clicking and dragging Describe the difference between a program and a document Use Windows Explorer to copy and move files Use Windows Explorer to find a lost file Delete Files Transfer files from portable device to hard drive Create a new folder Use Ctrl + ALT + Delete keys if computer “freezes” Use Help menus to find information

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SAC: Internet and Email Skills

Can you perform the following? (ICT Skills) Navigate the Internet Use search engines to find information on the Internet Use Tabs to access multiple Internet sites Use Tabs to navigate multiple Internet sites Download a document from a website Submit information online (e.g., application, request for info) Send & Receive email Add a new contact to an email Send email with attachments Download attachments from received emails

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SAC: Word Processing Software Skills

Can you perform the following? (ICT Skills) Create a new document Name and save a document Save a document to a specific folder Set document margins Set tabs and indents Set font size Format text using bold, italics, underline Delete text using backspace or delete key Cut, copy and paste text Find and replace text Insert a table with at least two columns and two rows Insert a graphic element, such as a picture or chart Use bulleted and numbered text Create an outline or multi-level list Use spell check Use Undo/Redo feature

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SAC: Spreadsheet Software Skills

Can you perform the following? (ICT Skills) Create a new document Enter data in clearly labeled rows and columns Format data (e.g., date, percent, etc.) Sort data by one or more fields (categories) Perform at least one basic calculation or formula (e.g., SUM) Create at least one type of chart or graph (e.g., pie chart, bar graph) Use multiple worksheets to organize data

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SAC: Presentation Software Skills

Can you perform the following? (ICT Skills) Create a new document Select a slide template (background, color scheme, font) Enter information onto slides Format information clearly, using bullets and adjusting font size and

amount of text on a slide Insert a graphic element, such as a picture or chart

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Resources for Staff and Clients

• All resources can be downloaded from: www.nedp/Professionals/SoftLaunch

• NEDP Draft Performance Indicators for Information and Communication Technology (ICT)– Subject to revision

• Hardware and Software Requirements for Web-Based NEDP

• NEDP Online Assessment Walk-through Guide

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Resources for Clients

• All resources can be downloaded from: www.nedp/Professionals/SoftLaunch

• NEDP Online Assessment Tips for Candidates• Using Browser Tabs to Navigate NEDP Online• How to Complete NEDP Online Competencies

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NEDP Contact Information

• Jim Harrison, Director, National External Diploma Programjharrison@casas.org / ext. 191

• Melissa Dayton, NEDP Coordinatormdayton@casas.org / ext. 181

• Christine O’Hara, NEDP Operationscohara@casas.org / ext. 135

• Celanire Flagg, NEDP Operationscflagg@casas.org / ext. 108

1-800-255-1036

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Online Demo

NEDP Online Assessment Walk-through Guide, download at www.nedp.org/Professionals/SoftLaunch