ICT at AL exams from 2009
June 18th, 2007 - Posted By
Information Communication Technology (ICT) will be included as a
subject in the Advanced Level examination curriculum from 2009, said
Secretary to the Ministry of Education Ariyarathne Hewage.
He said approval for the ICT policy for education will be obtained
soon and it will help develop capacity, train teachers, set up ICT
centres and build private public partnerships.
Ariyarathne was addressing the academia career guidance pre meet
organised by the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA)
which will host the National ICT Capacity Summit and National ICT
Career Fair (NICS 2007) from September 1-2 in Colombo.
Ariyarathne said information technology and computer science has
grown at a phenomenal rate to a US$ 1 trillion industry but the
country has not been able to keep pace with developments due to the
lack of skilled IT personnel. The challenge today is to get IT
professionals for the market. The IT workforce grew by 10,000 during
2004-2006.
Over 14,000 IT workers are required to meet the industry needs in
the next two years. This year 5,755 graduates are needed for the
industry, he said.
The attrition rate for the IT workforce in the country has doubled
from 6.6 percent in 2004 to 13 percent in 2006. Fixation is an
obstacle to the growth of the IT industry.
Parents and teachers want their students to become doctors and
engineers and not IT professionals. Students are directed to sit for
examinations to enter universities without providing them career
guidance.
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has volunteered to support Sri Lanka
to develop capacity building in Information Communication Technology
(ICT) by setting up a microsoft centre for excellence in the
country.
The Ministry of Education has introduced several programs to develop
IT in the country and the e-village concept is one such program to
bridge the digital divide.
The village program was launched in Mahawilachchiya, Nihiluwa,
Mahalakotuwa, Pitakumbura, Nikawewa and Dhamana.
General Manager Virtusa, Madu Ratnayake said with the shift from an
industry based economy to a knowledge based economy world dependence
on IT has grown tremendously.
The BPO industry in Asia is growing at a rapid pace. According to a
survey by AT Kearney Global Service Ltd. Sri Lanka is ranked 29
among the top 50 countries in outsourcing. India which is ranked
first has a vibrant IT industry which contributes 5-6 percent of the
GDP.
ICT will be the next growth wave for jobs and wealth creation in the
country, he said.
source: http://www.sundayob server.lk/ 2007/06/17/ fin03.asp
Genny
June 18th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Does anyone know what happened to the GIT (General Information Technology) Exam launched in 2005 ?. The exams was held, and it is NEARLY two years – But as far as I know the authorities concerned have not yet released the results. Although the exams were launched with TV programmes, Educational Supplements on the Daily News etc in 2005….since then the exams have been held on a low key.
Re-launching it as a Subject will not be that beneficial, unless they can learn from the mistakes of the past, and for that the results shouls be released.
Genny
June 18th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Just to add to my Previous Comment – for those who don’t know about GIT – It is a Exam aimed at AL Students, held in Year 12 – compulsory for all students. GIT 2005…GIT 2006….and we are almost at GIT 2007 (Exams held in August), but not results from even 2005!
Laksiri Jayanthe
June 20th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Although it is true that the necessary emphasis was not so far given to ICT education in Sri Lanka, I believe that it is a high time that ICT as a subject for A/L to be introduced. GIT results for year 2005 have been released. Out of 92 from Bandarawela Kuda Kusum Balika Vidyalaya, 19 students got through the exam. I taught GIT for that initial batch only for 2 months before the exam. We produced 5 “A” passes, 9 “B” passes and 3 “C” passes and two simple passes in 2005 ( at the exam more than 75 students left the exam hall before the exam was finished just because they were taught only 20% of the syllabus. The other problem was the medium of Instruction for GIT i.e. ENGLISH. Don’t you think English is a MUST for ICT Education?
Laksiri Jayanthe
June 20th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
ICT has to be introduced to Advanced Level. But a good set of teachers (at least graduates or International Diploma holders who are currently in teaching have to be selected and must be given a proper training.
Genny
June 20th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
My Apologies..Laksiri…The “results” never got the same publicity as the exam did, probably as you have indicated, the results were not as expected. However…as you have correctly pointed out – English was probably the barrier most students had, apart from the syllabus itself. Expecting students to write descriptive answers and do well was a bit too much – I don’t think we can expect that unless they have already sat for similar tests. One major problem was that the model paper didn’t have a model answer in the case of GIT (AL).
However I think a separate programme is currently underway for OLs. Maybe that had better results – which has prompted this change/improvement. I think the first step should be to ensure that the teachers are properly trained as you said – and evaluated. The ICDL exams are a quite good to start with. I think the MoE has some programme running already on this.
Guest
August 10th, 2007 at 2:47 am
visit http://www.gihanbookshop.com for a model paper booklet for GIT Exam.
sasini
September 23rd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
2007ALs
bhagya
September 23rd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
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bhagya
September 23rd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
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bhagya
September 23rd, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Although it is true that the necessary emphasis was not so far given to ICT education in Sri Lanka, I believe that it is a high time that ICT as a subject for A/L to be introduced. GIT results for year 2005 have been released. Out of 92 from Bandarawela Kuda Kusum Balika Vidyalaya, 19 students got through the exam. I taught GIT for that initial batch only for 2 months before the exam. We produced 5 “A” passes, 9 “B” passes and 3 “C” passes and two simple passes in 2005 ( at the exam more than 75 students left the exam hall before the exam was finished just because they were taught only 20% of the syllabus. The other problem was the medium of Instruction for GIT i.e. ENGLISH. Don’t you think English is a MUST for ICT Education?
Sujata
September 24th, 2007 at 7:30 am
Do written tests for IT serve any purpose for those who are not planning to follow IT as a vocation? Specially when the subject is taught by teachers who are teaching from notes (I know one such teacher who is teaching at a leading school in Colombo).
For the majority is it not better to do the computer driving icense?
Thilina
September 24th, 2007 at 8:49 am
Bhagya asks: Don’t you think English is a MUST for ICT Education?
The answer is Yes and No. Everything depends on what you call as ICT education.
If what you mean is an education lead to a career path in software development, IT consultancy, networking etc at a top level (say entry level salaries above Rs. 25,000) yes, a quality English education is a must. There are no local language books for most of the subjects (Say Java or AJAX) and you obviously have to speak to clients/partners who do not know any local language.
But if you mean an education that will finally lead to a IT related position in a cyber cafe, or a non-executive post in a local company (IT Assistant or Accounts Assistant or Graphics Artists or even a Web Developer) only the very basic English knowledge will do. These jobs might not pay as high as the one in the category above, but they too are not bad. I know some IT guys without good English knowledge earning salaries like Rs. 20,000 – 40,000 per month.
Pavithra Dharshani tiyagarajah
January 6th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
plz e_mail me the result of this index number 2005 A/L 7007450
kishan
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 pm
please say when ICT 2009 exam
Kasuni Vathsala Liyanage
May 9th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I am just after my O/L exam(2008 O/L exam).I got 8-A passes & 1-B.I did ICT as a O/L subject and I got ‘A’ for it.I want to do ICT as a A/L subject( I mean not GIT paper)I apply some school like Vishaka,Devi B.V.,Sirimavo & Anula V.Nugegoda.But those schools are not ready to start this subject eg: Devi & Sirimavo.I hope to go to school where ICT start as a A/L subject.But there are no any good news I heard yet about this.Please help to find me a school that I can learn ICT as A/L subject.I like ICT very much…!!
Sudharaka
July 11th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Could anyone please tell me what happened to the GIT exam held in 2007.Did they released the results?
Tharkana
July 14th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
hey KASUNI me to have this problem
and what are the opportuinities that i have if i do ICT physics n Mathes
Shylaja
July 17th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
HI
I wanna do exam
Sandali
July 18th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
hello, i am a student. i want to learn it
Tharindu
July 27th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
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lulitha
July 27th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
i need Art papers, how can i got papers, plz
aruni
July 30th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
please send me the results of this index no:50730126 (2005 O/L)
A.R.M.NASHIF
August 6th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
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A.R.M.NASHIF
August 6th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I have going to the O/L in ICT oK
G.G.A.L.Gamlath
September 14th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I’want to know what are the benifits of doing ICT with Combined Maths and Physics.Now I’m a student of grade 12 of Ferguson High School Ratnapura.we are doing ICT as a Subject for my A/Ls
with above two subjects.
Sakura
September 17th, 2009 at 11:15 am
me and my friend also want to do ICT with maths ,physic subjects.but is there a circular that as ICt in a/l science field?are we allow to do ICT in maths field?
Sakura
September 17th, 2009 at 11:21 am
“hey KASUNI me to have this problem
and what are the opportuinities that i have if i do ICT physics n Mathes”
Answer: there many oppertunities by doing it
i and my friend also wants a/l ICT with physics and maths
G.G.A.L.Gamlath
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Friendz,we are presently doing A/L ICT with Com: Maths and Physics. we saw that circular issured by Ministry of Education.
U.M.L.Hasaranganee.
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I’m a student of grade 12 of Ferguson High School,Ratnapura.I’m also doing ICT for A/L s with Com:Maths and Physics like my friend G.G.A.L. Gamlath. It is a great oppotunity to me becouse I like ICT very much.
sajeewa buddika
October 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Please email me the result of this index number 2008 ICT exam -8599297
Dulanjana
October 10th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I’m doing My A/Ls in Science. I mean I’m doing Maths. Near by i heard that Science student also can do A/L ICT as a main subject.. so can you please if I go through ICT what are Sectors that I can Enter to the University. Also I want to Know how will be the Z score calculated.??
A.R. IMRAN
October 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am
i am imran following the A/L i finished th computer course
jana
December 19th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
sir i have a computer knowledge. 1 years ago i was a study form indian computer software college.
sir actualy i m folowing honour dipoloma in computerapplication course and othe multimedia courses.
sir i want to some advice for my next step, im a waiting for your reply.
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Sanka
January 13th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Dear Friends, It seems that you guys are very much interested in ICT. Did any one of you think about this ?
Yearly, large number of IT graduates come out from local and foreign universities/ institutes. And there are many Higher diploma and diploma holder as well. But, does the IT job market expand to absorb all these people ?
It’s good that the government is trying to increase the IT knowledge of people. But, are they aware of where they are being lead to ?
Samantha
January 26th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Dear All
IT is very important subject for future study, because government try to launch the e government concept that mean all government employees should have ICT knowledge, but the mail problem is English , very difficult to learn ICT without English, because no software, reading material and learning material in Sinhala even no word in sinhala to explain some ICT concepts
so please send me a ICT syllabus if you have
SHIR
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Im also doing ICT for A/Ls.i couldn’t find a school where ICT is conducted in gampaha district.so i’m doing my A/Ls in private.can any one tell me some good classes for ICT 2011?
SHIR
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Visit wwww.nie.lk and download the ICT syllabus.there you can find the teacher instructional manual also.
Nadha
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Hi! iam doing my A/L in maths. I want model papers for combined maths. If anyone have pls contact me!
gimhani
March 7th, 2010 at 7:18 am
i did the 2009 A/l git exam and i hope that we can get the results before August.It wasn’t a bad paper at all.thank you.
Anita De silva
March 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Dear all
I want to do Ict, English Literature and economics for A/L What are the scools holding Ict in Kandy and bandarawela
let me know please
anita
anita
March 8th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Dear All
Can You anyone help me to find the circular for selecting subjects for A/L.
circular number and date required then can be find from Ministry of Education