ALICT Accreditation and. Certification

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1 Accreditation: ALICT Accreditation and - GESCI DCU MoU Certification - Quality assurance of course by reputable international university - Recognition of course at post-graduate level (level 9) - Successful participants eligible for Graduate Diploma from DCU - Also eligible for Masters on completion of research module and mini thesis

2 Why DCU? Highly rated university: ranked in the top 4% of new universities worldwide Employability of graduates: sought after by employers - relevance Academic excellence: focus on quality of learning experience Generation 21 Programme: equip graduates with 21 st century skills Offers choice and flexibility

3 Certification Upon successful completion of course: Joint Professional Certificate in African Leadership in ICT and Knowledge Society from African Union Commission (AUC) and GESCI

4 ALICT Assessment criteria

5 Organisation Grade A (12-15) B (10-11) C (8-9) D (6-7) E (0-5) Planning, Structure, Topic and Framework Development - 15 Marks A logical and well planned structure showcasing innovativeness in one or more of the following fields: topic development, creative use of the given frameworks, use of the assignment template AND/OR use of virtual tools for producing the report A well planned report which makes proper use of given frameworks, templates and online tools, is coherent throughout the different sections and showcases further development of the topic An appropriately structured report which makes at least some use of given frameworks, templates and online tools, follows a logical sequence and stays on topic The report is satisfactorily structured but leaves room for improvement in ONE of the following fields: topic development, use of given frameworks, following the specifications set in the assignment template AND/OR making use of online tools in preparation of the report The report is lacking both in organisational structure AND in one or more of the following fields: topic development, use of given frameworks, following the specifications set in the assignment template AND/OR making use of online tools in preparation of the report

6 Reference Grade A (16-20) B (13-15) C (10-12) D (8-9) E (0-7) Use of learning materials, external reading and reflection on personal experience - 20 Marks The report showcases innovativeness in one or more of the following fields: skilled selection and synthesis of material drawn independently from relevant sources and/or personal experience AND/OR use of primary sources (e.g. policy documents) together with appropriate research for producing new knowledge or practical recommendations The report makes good use of the essential theories and research presented in the learning material with appropriate quotations, while presenting a varied selection of independently drawn and critically reviewed primary AND secondary sources. The sources are used mainly as a basis for independent analysis. The report makes good use of the essential theories and research presented in the learning material with appropriate quotations, while presenting an adequate selection of independently drawn and critically reviewed sources. Some of the themes presented in the sources are analytically further developed and/or critically challenged. The report is based on an adequate range of properly referenced sources that demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the fields of Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking. The report leaves some room for improvement in the field of critical and analytical use of sources The report is lacking in presenting an adequate range of sources (from the learning material, external sources and/or personal experience) that would demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the key research and theories in the fields of Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking AND/OR the sources are not properly referenced

7 Analysis Grade A (36-45) B (29-35) C (23-28) D (18-22) E (0-17) Identification and understanding of key theoretical knowledge in relation to the topic and formation of new knowledge or new practical applications within those topics - 45 Marks The report presents skilfully and carefully developed identification and analysis of the key concepts, themes and issues in relation to the topics of Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking while demonstrating evidence of critical, creative and innovative thinking in applying these concepts in the local, national and regional contexts. Well-developed interpretation and understanding of the key concepts, themes and issues in relation to the topics of Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking. The report also presents a solid attempt at further analysis AND/OR contextualisation of these topics. The report demonstrates sufficient familiarization and understanding of the key concepts, themes and issues in relation to the topics of Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking, while also showcasing some capacity for further analysis and contextualisation of these topics. The report showcases sufficient understanding of the key concepts, issues and themes related to Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking and the group s own analysis AND/OR argumentation leaves room for improvement. The report is lacking in demonstrating sufficient understanding of the key concepts, issues and themes related to Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking AND/OR doesn t further develop or contextualise these topics.

8 Relevance Grade A (12-15) B (10-11) C (8-9) D (6-7) E (0-5) Relevance to the participant s professional development - 15 Marks The report s research questions stem from genuine professional and developmental needs and makes good use of personal professional experience. The report does not only demonstrate individual professional development but also presents solutions and/or suggestions for organizational, national and regional development. The report makes good use of the authors personal professional experience and contributes to their individual professional and organizational development. The report also analytically touches upon national and regional development issues. The report as a whole demonstrates some applicability in the authors professional, organizational, national and regional development The report as a whole demonstrates some applicability in the authors professional and organizational development that is based at least partially in either national or regional issues The report doesn t demonstrate any applicability in the authors professional, organizational or national development OR it s not relevant to the topics of Knowledge Society, Leadership and Futures Thinking.

9 Presentation Grade A (4-5) B (3) C (2) D (1) E (0) Quality of writing, use of language, academic conventions, layout & design - 5 Marks Skilful and exact use of language, high quality presentation according to the instructions of the assignment template and accurate applications of academic convention Fluent and near-flawless use of language, systematic presentation and layout that follow the instructions of the assignment template and accurate applications of academic convention Appropriately presented according to the instructions of the assignment template, ideas clearly communicated, use and accuracy of language satisfactory, academic conventions complied with adequately By and large, the presentation and layout follows the instructions of the assignment template, although there might be some inconsistencies. The use of language is of an acceptable standard. The report is lacking in one or more of the following fields: following the instructions for presentation and layout, adhering to academic conventions AND/OR using language of an acceptable standard

10 Overall Grade Overall 100% A (70-100%) The report meets the overall requirements in relation to demonstrating sufficient knowledge and methodological and analytical skills with excellent research ideas and innovative aspects B (60-69%) The report meets the overall requirements in relation to demonstrating sufficient knowledge and contains some displays of the group s excellent analytical abilities, research ideas AND/OR innovative aspects C (50-59%) Overall, the report is of a good standard with some very good research ideas. Some minor corrections based on the comments of the tutor might have to be made. D (40-49%) The report meets the minimum requirements at most (assignment specific as defined and spelled in task description) with room for improvement in several fields based on the detailed comments provided by the tutor E (30-39%0 The report doesn t meet the minimum requirements OR is severely lacking in more than one of the grading categories A B C D E Pass Pass Pass Pass Fail DCU Accreditation

11 Questions Questions, reflections or observations on course accreditation & certification?