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2	The Focus International competencies AND ICT competencies – separately and together
3	The Project Phase Two: Study of ICT in IE in public PSE in Canada The process Literature review Composite list Focus group research
4	The Purpose Set the stage for comparison of on-line and on-site IE (Phase Four) Similarities / differences Effectiveness Efficiency Policies Informed choice
5	ICT and IE Old Assumption: IE was synonymous with travel or on-site experience New Assumption: ICT is now a part of International Competencies
6	Research Logic IE as prep for working or global citizenship Should acquire competencies May be different on-line vs. on-site Different competencies Different costs One may be superior to the other
7	The Literature Review Two types Two perspectives Business and education Working and/or studying Result problematic / complex
8	International Competencies Intercultural Professional Personal Foundation knowledge
9	ICT Competencies Word processing + E-mail + Internet + Multimedia + Ethics
10	Relationship of ICT to IE Pre-requisite or intended learning outcome? Entry and exit levels? Necessary in conventional IE?
11	Issues that Surface Levels of competence? Core and “beyond”? Levels of criticality? Entry or exit level? Worker vs. student Teachable / learnable? Taught or assumed?
12	Project Competence Lists The basics -“survival” To succeed as IE To become good global citizen To work in international workforce
13	Focus Group Questions What would you add / remove? Are some core / essential? Are ICT competencies important / core? Costs associated with IE? Can KSA be acquired in both environments – on-line and on-site?
14	"Uses of Competency List(s)" Uses of Competency List(s) -- in addition to research to compare various environments Stated learning outcomes for IE Prior learning assessment Electronic learning portfolio
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