Computer Literacy & Information Competency (CLIC)

Subcommittee of Curriculum Committee

What is Information Competency?

WASC defines information competency as the “capability to access, evaluate, and use information in fulfillment of coursework and independent study.”

The following document will summarize the committee’s work thus far and provide a framework for future work to be phased in by the Computer Literacy, Information Competency subcommittee by a proposed date of fall 2008. [j1]

The format loosely follows a grant application format~~, and will become more specific when grant funding cycles for technical education are determined again for the 2007-2008 academic years.~~

Academic Senate:

Academic Senate's resolution on IC.

Statewide Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges Fall 2006 Resolution 9.03 (in Word): Reaffirm the Need for Information Competency, Shaaron Vogel, Butte College, Executive Committee

The Resolves are as follows:

· Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges reaffirm its support for information competency for associates degrees;

· Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges conduct a survey of the certificate and degree programs in California community colleges to determine which information competency requirements have been implemented by which colleges[j2] ; and

· Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges work with local senates to encourage more colleges to require information competency for associate degrees and certificates.

· MSC Disposition: Local Senates
Assigned: Curriculum Committee

Contacts

Name	Title	Institution/Dept	E-mail	FAX
Jackie Martin-Klement	Associate Professor	Palomar College 1140 W. Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 RCSIS	jmartinklement@palomar.edu
Judy Dolan	Professor	Palomar College Business Education	jdolan@palomar.edu
Katy French-Farrell	Assistant Professor	Palomar College Library Science	kfrench@palomar.edu
Terrie Cannon	Professor	Palomar College Computer Science, Information Systems	tcannon@palomar.edu
Luke Lara	Counselor	Palomar College	llara@palomar.edu

Project Partners, Roles for implementation in the project (Step 3, Application Consortium Data from SB 70 grant guidelines)

Name	Title	Institution/Dept	E-mail	Role in partnership
Mission Hills High School		Counseling Department	http://www.missionhillshigh.org/counselingStaff.html	Articulation with Palomar College. 1. CLIC Course articulation 2. Gen Ed CLIC Integrated courses
Escondido High School		Counseling Department	http://www.ehscougars.com/counseling/index.shtml	Articulation with Palomar College. 3. CLIC Course articulation 4. Gen Ed CLIC Integrated courses
Escondido and San Marcos Middle and High Schools		Counseling Departments (add individual counselors)	To be obtained	CLIC articulation from grades K6-12, Comm. College and 4 year state colleges
Cal State San Marcos		Articulation Office/Counseling	http://www.csusm.edu/	Palomar College CSIS, RCSIS and Business Education courses as preparation for CSUSM Computer Competency Requirement: http://www.csusm.edu/iits/ccr/index.htm Articulation with Palomar College CLIC Requirement and CSUSM Computer Competency Requirement
San Diego State College		Articulation Office/Counseling	http://www.sdsu.edu/	Articulation: CSIS 105 and Palomar College CLIC requirement to satisfy SDSU Computer Literacy

Project Overview

A[j3] . The Computer Literacy and Information Competency initiative (CLIC) at Palomar College proposes to standardize, integrate, implement, and test, CLlC competencies into the Palomar College curriculum at all degree and certificate levels, to varying degrees; and to articulate the CLIC requirement via course articulation and counseling recommendations to partners in Escondido, San Marcos and surrounding areas, to include K6, community colleges, and state colleges. A[j4] second phase of the implementation will be to seek and maintain industry partners interested in creating internship opportunities for students.[1] Upon successful completion of the CLIC exam, students will have attained a standardized skill set which will be highly desirable to employers. Finally, components of ongoing workshops will be offered to students which will assist them in developing job search documents and communications that include this critical CLIC skill set.

1. Objectives

a. The first objective is to determine which competencies should be included in the CLIC requirement and testing and when the students should be required to master the skills and pass the exam.

b. The second objective is to implement via an integrated, and/or required approach, the CLIC competencies into the curriculum. (Integrated Approach to meeting Information Competency Learning Outcomes, Palomar College, 2007)

c. The third objective includes computerized testing[j5] .

d. Finally, after achieving the CLIC objectives and mastering the skill set, students are prepared to compose and deliver job and internship materials that exhibit their CLIC skills for possible internships and job placement.

2. Procedures

a. Procedures to establish the competencies would be to look at key educational research and leadership in this area. Statewide initiatives such as WASC mandates, Student Learning Outcomes and Basic Skills Initiatives and State Level Funding for Career and Technical Education pathways will be cited throughout this document.

b. Partner with the Palomar College Counseling and Assessment center and various technology committees campus-wide to formulate and develop assessments. Could include Blackboard testing, online tutorials, sample questions, sample tests, independent activities and resource sites, internal student workshops, PD workshops to train faculty on CLIC module integration, existing course integration of CLIC modules. See sample websites at CSUSM , http://www.csusm.edu/iits/ccr/index.htm and the University of Hawaii http://www.hawaii.edu/wccil/index.shtml websites.

c. Using Blackboard or an independently developed web testing tool, to assess student CLIC skills.

i. Two assessments for AA and transfer track students

1. Information Competency testing

2. Computer Literacy testing

ii. One assessment in Computer Literacy for Certificate of Proficiency and Certificate of Achievement students

d. Counseling to Job Search and Internships classes and resources on campus.

3. Expected impacts and Student Learning Outcomes

a. An articulated computer curriculum for students K-6 through college for areas surrounding Palomar College, and state-wide through CSU articulation

b. Higher and more standardized skill levels in Computer Literacy and Information Competency, which are essential and critical skills in today’s schools and the workplace

c. Less frustration on the part of students when using computers in classes at Palomar and other educational institutions

d. Higher retention of students with little or no computer skills

e. Reduction in internal competition and increase in productive collaboration between 3 areas on our campus that offer computer curriculum: Business Education, CSIS, and RCSIS

f. More success in finding internships and producing in an internship position

g. More success in job search and on the job due to increased CLIC skills

h. Foundational and higher level CLIC learning and testing allows students to perform at higher levels in all classes

i. Critical thinking skills are improved

j. Research skills are improved

k. Faculty in classes that integrate technology are teaching less remedial computer literacy and information competency skills

Need

Rationale for Information Competency General Education Curriculum

Why implement an information competency general education curriculum at Palomar College?

· To help students become life-long learners and meet College’s mission of learning for success

· In today’s information driven environment, there is a demand for workers who are able to find, evaluate and use information appropriately

· WASC Standard II. 3b – General education learning outcomes includes:

o A capability to be a productive and life-long learner: skills include oral and written communication, information competency, computer literacy, scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical analysis/logical thinking, and the ability to acquire knowledge through a variety of means. (reference site)

· Student Learning Outcomes and Basic Skills Initiative – computer literacy is a basic skill and must be included in assessment, curriculum and outcomes, (reference SLO’s nationwide and at Palomar[j6] )

· Articulations with K-12, CC’s and CSU’s, (state Ed Code regarding funding from Gov’s Office)

· Focus on Career Technical Education, partnerships, articulations and internships, Chancellor’s Office Grant Site, Senate Bill (SB70). (http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/sb70/strengthen.htm)

Scope

The CLIC initiative is internal in its origin, and implementation, but reaches to middle and high schools, CC’s and CSU’s locally and statewide for course alignment and articulations. A second phase of the initiative will be to assure that students have practical applications of these skills in internships and eventually in their employment.

Target Audience[j7]

The target audience is all Palomar College students pursuing AA or transfer degrees, Certificates of Proficiency and/or Certificates of Achievement.

Workplan

Objectives:

1. Create Palomar College Computer Literacy Information Competency (CLIC) standards[j8]

2. Research CLIC assessment tools (pre and post)

3. Develop CLIC assessment tools

4. Implement CLIC pre and post testing

5. Determine levels of required testing or course equivalencies for A.A., Certificate of Achievement and Certificate of Proficiency

6. Counsel students into existing Palomar College CLIC courses and create new CLIC courses as needed to prepare for testing

7. Create industry partnerships for alignment with 21^st Century Learning Outcome skills

8. Partner with K-12, Colleges and CSU’s for course alignment and possible articulations

Activities

Measurable Outcomes

Timeline

(Month/Year)

Responsible Persons

Some will include:

· CLIC standards development

· CLIC alignment with WASC and SLO, state and national Computer Literacy and Information Competency standards and best practices

· Website development

· Assessment research and development

· Counseling education and outreach

· Online web testing and web resource test preparation

· Articulation Agreements

· Equipment, staffing and budgetary planning

Information Competency Outcomes (IC) Outcomes

See attached documentation, from standards and outcomes set forth by State Librarians Committee.

Computer Literacy (CL) Outcomes

See attached documentation for model Computer Literacy outcomes, programs and testing:

· Cal State San Marcos

· University of Hawaii

Standards, 2007-2008

Assessments, Fall 2008 ongoing

Partnerships with K-12, CC’s and CSU’s, 2007 -ongoing

Standards:

CLIC Subcommittee

Assessments:

To be determined

(as of spring 2009, CLIC committee and Intake and Assessment in Counseling Center)

Partnerships & Articulations:

CLIC subcommittee members, counselors, faculty, other.

Project Management

The Project Management Plan will include, at a minimum:

a. An organizational chart for operating the project.

b. A description of the responsibilities and the amount of time that staff will be devoting to project activities.

c. Evidence of each partner’s commitment that details the scope, nature, and characteristics of the commitment. Do not send general letters of support.

Budget

(Step 10, SB70)

To be determined

(The purpose of the budget is to indicate that the project is well planned and reasonable in scope.)

Depending on funding scope and availability, this committee will pursue a technology grant:

“SB 70 (Scott). Economic Development and Career Technical Education Pathways Initiative. The Governor's 2005-06 Budget called for expanded vocational and career technical educational opportunities for middle school and high school students, and improved linkages between the career and technical curricula of the public schools and community colleges. Toward those objectives, Senate Bill 70 provides $20 million to the California Community Colleges. The funds, which became available January 1, 2006, will be used for several types of projects: "Quick Start" Partnerships, which will enhance linkages and pathways between secondary schools and selected economic and workforce development initiatives in community colleges....Projects that will grow program capacity and infrastructure...”

Projects that will strengthen Career and Technical Education sectors at secondary school.” (Chancellor’s Office Website, http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/sb70/sb70.htm, April 2007)

Dissemination

(Step 11, SB70)

Describes how we will distribute materials or products developed through this grant to other community colleges, high schools, ROCPs, middle/ junior high schools, resource libraries, and other organizations. Project staff is encouraged to disseminate their findings and work products through statewide and regional conferences.

· Creation of a website for tutorials, sample questions and exams, and scheduling information, linked from Palomar’s Home Page

· Creation of a website that describes our initiatives, lists course offerings and exam dates and information – linked to all partners (schools and industry)

· Class schedule will include same as above

· Phone calls

· E-mail distribution lists

· Visits to schools and industry partners

· Participation at state-wide conferences on WASC, Computer Literacy and Basic Skills Initiatives and in Grant Funding workshops.

Sources Cited

Appendix A: WASC Information Competency Standard for General Education

Appendix B: California Community Colleges Information Competency Senate Resolution

Appendix C: List of Information competency graduation requirements at other California Community Colleges

Appendix D: Checklist of IC for College Students, a CCC/CSU collaborative project

Appendix E: University of Hawaii - http://www.hawaii.edu/wccil/index.shtml sample IC graduation requirement

(http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/sb70/strengthen.htm)

Chancellor’s Office, SB 70 Grant, Strengthening Career Technical Education Programs, FY 2006-07. Career Technical Education/Economic and Workforce Development Pathways. http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/sb70/strengthen.htm

[1]Newman, Scott . “Advice From an Internship Veteran,” Oklahoma State University—Okmulgee Vol. XXIX, No. 14. http://www.nisod.org/password/online_abstracts/2006-2007/XXIX_14.pdf , April 27, 2007

Additional sources since May 2007:

http://www.twu.edu/mtsc/computer_science_literacy_exam.htm

http://www.twu.edu/mtsc/CS_practice.htm

http://www.virtualbill.net/qamain.html

IC learning modules: (there are many…)

http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/

http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/license/5ways/

http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/

This website summarizes IC graduation requirements at CCCs - This website also cites the Academic Senate's resolution on IC.

http://www.topsy.org/infocomp.html

Topics to pursue as of April 2008. Computer Literacy USA, Setting Global Standards for Computer Literacy Worldwide.

IC3 testing, through Certiport. Both CL and IC are addressed comprehensively from an educational and industry perspective on the Virtual Bill site and its associated links.