Computing competencies: ensuring student success

St. Edward’s University has developed a web-based Computer Competency Program ensuring one standard of competency for a diverse student population. Over the past decade faculty members that incorporated technology into their coursework had to teach basic computer skills in order for students to complete class assignments. To address this problem, St. Edward's University (SEU) implemented a web-based Computer Competency Requirement (CCR) comprised of training and testing components. This paper discusses the online assessment and the various methods for preparation available to students. In addition, the uses of andragogical and constructivist principles are implemented to create an adult learner-centered teaching-learning environment. Categories and Subject Descriptors K.3 Computer and Education: Training and documentation General Terms Knowles’ Andragogy Theory Constructivist Theory Keywords Computer education, computer training, online training, computer competency, Andragog...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: SIGUCCS
• Authors: Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia
• Keywords: Computer Competency, Computer Competency Program, Information Management, SIGUCCS 2003, Web-based Computer Competency