1. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 1 NEDP and Technology: Skills for a New System National External Diploma Program Council Conference October 2012 Providence, RI

2. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 2 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

3. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 3 Technology is... a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology)

4. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 4 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

5. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 5 Technology Skills Self-Assessment Checklist How would you rate your ability? 0I don’t know this 1I need a lot of practice 2I need some practice 3I 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 www.nedp.org/Professionals/SoftLaunch

6. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 6 SAC: Basic Computer Skills Do you know how to operate the following?  Keyboard  Mouse  Computer printer Can 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

7. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 7 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

8. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 8 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

9. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 9 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

10. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 10 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

11. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 11 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

12. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 12 Resources for Staff and Clients All resources can be downloaded from: www.nedp/Professionals/SoftLaunch 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

13. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 13 Resources for Clients All resources can be downloaded from: www.nedp/Professionals/SoftLaunch www.nedp/Professionals/SoftLaunch NEDP Online Assessment Tips for Candidates Using Browser Tabs to Navigate NEDP Online How to Complete NEDP Online Competencies

14. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 14 NEDP Contact Information Jim Harrison, Director, National External Diploma Program jharrison@casas.org / ext. 191 jharrison@casas.org Melissa Dayton, NEDP Coordinator mdayton@casas.org / ext. 181 mdayton@casas.org Christine O’Hara, NEDP Operations cohara@casas.org / ext. 135 cohara@casas.org Celanire Flagg, NEDP Operations cflagg@casas.org / ext. 108 cflagg@casas.org 1-800-255-1036 14

15. www.nedp.orgwww.nedp.org 15 Online Demo NEDP Online Assessment Walk-through Guide, download at www.nedp.org/Professionals/SoftLaunchwww.nedp.org/Professionals/SoftLaunch