Hello all, I teach in a program called "Computer Systems Technology" at Durham College (Oshawa, ON). I'm interested in the topic because it's a possible new "product" for the school, and certs are a hot button topic around here already.
I'm still catching up with the archive, but I thought I'd throw in a comment or two: Outcomes: this is a teacher-speak buzzword for "able to show a measurable skill". Outcomes-based learning puts the emphasis on evaluating a skill or a competency, as opposed to "covering the subject matter" and objectives. Any BSD cert should be based on a "show me", practical test (not just a bunch of multiple choice questions). This puts a stress on the testing process, but ensures a more meaningful (valuable) certificate. Multiple choice questions are easy to score on-line, but don't get at the higher cognitive levels (analysis, synthesis, evaluation). How to handle the multiple flavours: Use a modular approach: general BSD cert (userland and common chapter 8 commands), followed by *BSD specific endorsements. I think a junior/senior classification is useful too. This is like a pilot's license: private vs. commercial, then endorsements: single vs. multi- engine, and "checked out" on a specific aircraft type. Ciao --Louis <louis at bertrandtech dot ca> _______________________________________________ BSDcert mailing list [email protected] http://lists.nycbug.org/mailman/listinfo/bsdcert
