ICDL Course Plan
Levels of Planning • 1 – Course Plan – all 7 modules • 2 – Module Plan for each module • 3 – Session Plan for each session
Course Plan • A plan of how ICDL training will be structured • How syllabus content for all 7 modules will be delivered to a group of learners • Shows the sequence of modules and topics
Module Plan • The structure and delivery of each module • Provides a breakdown of the module into manageable units • Sequence of delivery • Provides a timetable of sessions • Only ONE module plan will be developed for CTP evidence
Session Plan • A plan for the delivery of a single session • Aims and objectives • Training delivery / instruction • Practice / exercises • Review of session
Target Group of Learners • Allocated by CTP Tutor • All plans and evidence will be based on this group of learners • Tailored or customized training of the learning group
Element 5.1 (p.12) • Develop a course plan to deliver all 7 modules of the ICDL to your selected target group. In the plan ensure you include each of the following: • Course overview • Training group • Courses aims and objectives • Course schedule • Training methods • Resources
a. Course Overview • A summary or outline of the ICDL training for your learning group. • What the training is and who it is for • Describe what each module is about • List the order of the modules • How much time will be needed
b. Training Group • A description of the training group that you have been given. • Wht skills and abilities do the learners have? • Why the learners are undertaking the training? • You will have to make some assumptions (look at the notes on the handout to help)
c. Course Aims and Objectives • Aims • A few sentences that describe what the purpose of the course is. Think about the learning group you have been given, the aims should be relevant to that group. • Objectives • Describe what learners will be able to do after they have completed the training. Refer to your learning group.
d. Course Schedule • Timetable for course • Order modules will be delivered • Number of sessions for each module • Time for each session • What topics will be covered in each session
e. Training Methods • Which training methods most suitable? • Classroom based • Lectures • Demonstrations • Workshops • Computer based training
f. Resources • Resources and facilities needed for training • For the trainer • For the learners • Everything needed to deliver ICDL to your group of learners
Background Reading • Element 5.1 • Handouts • Course Book
International Computer Driving Licence A Course Plan to delivering the ICDL to a group of hospital staff
Course Overview • This ICDL course will be delivered to a group of administrative assistants from the local hospital • The aim of the course is to achieve ICDL and with improved skills use the hospital computer systems more effectively • At the end of the course the learners will be able to enter data onto the patient records database, word process letters to patients, send e-mail to other hospital departments
ICDL Module • Module 1 • Introduces the main concepts of IT, the make up of a personal computer, hardware, software, data storage and memory, information networks and health & safety issues
Module 2 • Requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system • Overview for remaining modules 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
ICDL will be delivered over 25 weeks, one session of 3 hours per week • Training will begin with Module 2 to give learners an introduction to using the computer and managing files
Modules will be delivered in the following order • Module 2 – Using the Computer & Managing Files • Module 3 – Word Processing • Module 1 – Basic Concepts of IT • Module 4 – Spreadsheets • Module 5 – Database • Module 6 – Presentation • Module 7 – Information & Communication
Training Group • The training group comprises administrative staff from a local hospital who have not had any computing training before • The group of 8 learners are aged between 25 and 50 and have been employed in the hospital reception department
Training Needs • Managers and supervisors are very supportive and encourage their staff to improve skills and knowledge • Learners have some IT experience from using word processing and spreadsheet applications, the Internet and email • None have used a database application
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Training Methods • Lectures • Demonstrations • Practice exercises
Resources • For each candidate: • PC and printer access • Workbooks, exercise disks • Manuals • ICDL Skill Card • For Tutor: • PC and data projector • Practice exercises • Flip chart / white board • ICDL syllabus
