Certificate in Ict Integration

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE

The Certificate in ICT Integration (ICI) at Nayolites Computer and Media College is a practical, 3–6 month professional program designed to empower educators, tutors, trainers, and administrative staff to seamlessly embed technology into teaching, learning, and organizational workflows. Learners master Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital content authoring, interactive EdTech tools, administrative data management, AI-driven productivity, and accessibility technology.

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DEPARTMENT OF ICT & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

CERTIFICATE IN ICT INTEGRATION

Campus Location: Bamuda Place, Mwembe, Kisii, Kenya

Total Duration: 3–6 Months (360 Total Guided Learning Hours)

Certification Pathway: TVET CDACC / NITA / Institutional Certificate

Study Modes: Full-Time (Daily Computer Labs), Part-Time (Evening), & Weekend Intensive

Entry Requirements: Open Enrollment / Teachers, Trainers, Tutors, Admin Staff & Literacy Learners (KCPE, KCSE, or adult learners)

ICI 101: Fundamentals of ICT Integration & Digital Pedagogy

• Duration: 40 Hours

• Assessment Mode: Written Test & Instructional Design Framework

• Unit Overview: Core theories of technology integration in education and business, digital pedagogy models, and transforming traditional workflows into digital ecosystems.

• Detailed Topics:

   

  • Theoretical Frameworks: TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) and SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) models.

  • Digital Bloom's Taxonomy: Mapping digital tools to cognitive learning levels (Creating, Evaluating, Analyzing, Applying, Understanding, Remembering).

  • Blended Learning Frameworks: Flipped classroom models, hybrid delivery, and self-paced digital learning environments.

  • Evaluating ICT Tools: Assessing software cost, accessibility, hardware requirements, and pedagogical value.

• Key Practical Deliverable: ICT Integration Matrix redesigning a traditional lesson plan into a blended learning module.

ICI 102: Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Virtual Classrooms

• Duration: 50 Hours

• Assessment Mode: LMS Course Build Practical Assessment

• Unit Overview: Setup, administration, and instructional management across leading Learning Management Systems and virtual classroom environments.

• Detailed Topics:

  • LMS Platforms: Google Classroom, Moodle, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams for Education.

  • Course Architecture: Structuring modules, creating assignments, embedding multimedia, and building discussion boards.

  • Virtual Classrooms: Web conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet), interactive whiteboards, breakout rooms, and live polling.

  • Gradebook Setup: Automated grading, rubric design, submission tracking, and student progress monitoring.

• Key Practical Deliverable: Fully configured digital course space on an LMS featuring enrolled learners, assignments, and learning materials.

ICI 103: Digital Content Creation & Interactive Learning Materials

• Duration: 50 Hours

• Assessment Mode: Digital Content Portfolio Project

• Unit Overview: Authoring interactive educational materials, instructional videos, visual infographics, and digital assessments.

• Detailed Topics:

   

  • Instructional Media Design: Designing educational slide decks, infographics (Canva), and downloadable PDF study guides.

  • Screen Recording & Video Lessons: Recording screen tutorials, slide narration, video editing, and captioning (OBS Studio, CapCut).

  • Interactive Content Development: Creating interactive quizzes, flashcards, and drag-and-drop exercises (H5P, Quizizz, Kahoot, Google Forms).

• Key Practical Deliverable: Complete multimedia instructional package (1 video tutorial, 1 infographic guide, and 1 interactive quiz).

ICI 104: ICT for Educational Administration & Data Management

• Duration: 40 Hours

• Assessment Mode: Practical Data Analysis Exercise

• Unit Overview: Utilizing spreadsheet systems, database management tools, and cloud workspaces to streamline institutional administration and reporting.

• Detailed Topics:

  • Spreadsheet Administration: Automated marksheets, grade calculation formulas, attendance trackers, and performance charts in MS Excel and Google Sheets.

  • Cloud Collaboration: Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 file sharing, permission management, and co-authoring administrative documents.

  • Student Information Systems (SIS): Digital record-keeping, transcript generation, and automated communication channels.

• Key Practical Deliverable: Automated school/department gradebook and student record dashboard in MS Excel/Google Sheets.

ICI 105: Assistive Technology & Inclusive Digital Learning

• Duration: 35 Hours

• Assessment Mode: Accessibility Audit Lab Exercise

• Unit Overview: Applying assistive technology tools and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to support diverse learning styles and special needs.

• Detailed Topics:

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression.

  • Accessibility Features: Screen readers, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, closed captioning, high-contrast modes, and alt-text image tagging.

  • Adaptive Hardware & Software: Keyboard modifications, screen magnifiers, and specialized learning apps for cognitive and physical needs.

• Key Practical Deliverable: Accessibility remediation report transforming an inaccessible document into a fully accessible digital resource.

ICI 106: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Education & Productivity

• Duration: 45 Hours

• Assessment Mode: AI-Assisted Workflow Project

• Unit Overview: Leveraging AI tools to automate lesson planning, generate instructional content, streamline grading, and foster ethical AI usage.

• Detailed Topics:

  • Generative AI Applications: Prompt engineering for lesson plan creation, quiz generation, rubric development, and administrative drafting.

  • AI-Powered Learning Platforms: Adaptive learning software, personalized student tutoring bots, and automated feedback engines.

  • Ethical AI Usage: Plagiarism detection, AI content detection, academic integrity guidelines, and addressing bias in AI outputs.

• Key Practical Deliverable: AI-enhanced instructional planning suite with custom prompts, auto-generated assessments, and an AI policy guide.

ICI 107: Digital Citizenship, Cyber Hygiene & e-Safety

• Duration: 30 Hours

• Assessment Mode: Written Test & Safety Plan

• Unit Overview: Promoting responsible digital behavior, enforcing data privacy laws, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and establishing safe digital learning spaces.

• Detailed Topics:

   

  • Digital Citizenship: Online etiquette, managing digital footprints, and combatting cyberbullying.

  • Cyber Hygiene & Data Protection: Password management, two-factor authentication (2FA), malware prevention, and institutional data privacy compliance.

  • Copyright & Fair Use: Open Educational Resources (OER), Creative Commons licensing, attribution, and avoiding copyright infringement.

• Key Practical Deliverable: Institutional e-Safety and Digital Rights Policy document for a school or organization.

ICI 108: Practical ICT Integration Capstone Project

• Duration: 70 Hours

• Assessment Mode: Final Capstone Defense & Demonstration

• Unit Overview: Comprehensive capstone module where candidates design, deploy, and defend a complete digital transformation framework for an educational unit or training module.

• Detailed Topics & Deliverables:

   

  • Deliverable 1: Comprehensive Digital Unit Plan (Integrating TPACK alignment, SAMR objectives, and accessibility features).

  • Deliverable 2: Deployed LMS Classroom (Fully populated with video tutorials, interactive quizzes, downloadable guides, and gradebook logic).

  • Deliverable 3: Practical Live Teaching/Training Demonstration integrating interactive EdTech tools and live digital polling.

• Key Practical Deliverable: Turnkey Digital Learning Environment and oral presentation defense before an examination panel.

ASSESSMENT & GRADING FRAMEWORK

• Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) & Computer Labs: 30%

• ICI 108 Final Capstone Project & LMS Build: 30%

• Final Examinations (Practical Lab Test & Theory): 40%

Grading Scale:

• Distinction (80% – 100%): Exceptional mastery of digital tools, innovative instructional design, and advanced LMS administration.

• Credit (65% – 79%): High competence in digital content creation, spreadsheet data management, and e-learning deployment.

• Pass (50% – 64%): Satisfactory baseline skills meeting standard technology integration requirements.

• Referral (Below 50%): Re-assessment required in specific practical ICT integration units.

Course Specifications

• Course Title: Certificate in ICT Integration (ICI)

• Duration: 3–6 Months (360 Guided Learning Hours)

• Certification Pathway: TVET CDACC / NITA / Institutional Certificate

• Study Modes: Full-Time (Daily Computer Labs), Part-Time (Evening), & Weekend Intensive

• Location: Bamuda Place, Mwembe, Kisii, Kenya

Key Learning Pillars

• Digital Pedagogy & Frameworks: Apply SAMR and TPACK integration models to transform traditional face-to-face instruction into engaging blended and online learning experiences.

• LMS & Virtual Classrooms: Build and manage digital course spaces on Google Classroom, Canvas, and Moodle while mastering virtual tools like Zoom and interactive whiteboards.

• Interactive Content & AI Tools: Create screen-recorded video lessons, interactive quizzes, and visual infographics using Canva, H5P, and AI-powered lesson planning tools.

• Data Management & Administration: Automate student gradebooks, attendance sheets, and academic records using advanced features in MS Excel and Google Sheets.

• Inclusive Tech & Digital Safety: Implement assistive technology, screen readers, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), cybersecurity protocols, and e-Safety policies.

Target Audience

• Primary and secondary school teachers, college tutors, corporate trainers, educational administrators, curriculum developers, e-learning content officers, and academic staff seeking to modernize their instructional and administrative skill set.