iCEV Product Roadmap
Curriculum & Certifications
The following courses and instructional materials were made available for the academic year 2023 - 2024.
Published
New Courses
- Applied Physics & Engineering
- Computer Science I
- Engineering Design & Presentation I
- Engineering Design & Presentation II
- Engineering Design & Problem Solving
- Engineering Science
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Principles of Applied Engineering
- Robotics I
- Scientific Research & Design
Updated Courses
iCEV Testing Platform Industry Certifications
NRCS Fundamentals of Conservation & Sustainability in Agriculture Certification
Created in collaboration with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Texas Corn Producers
SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification
This certification validates individuals have acquired knowledge and skills in turfgrass development, turfgrass environment, preparation, practices and benefits.
Certification Prep Content
New Certification Alignments
- Microsoft® 365 Word - Basic
- Microsoft® 365 Word - Advanced
- Microsoft® 365 PowerPoint® - Basic
- Microsoft® 365 PowerPoint® - Advanced
The following courses and instructional materials will soon become available. Expected publication dates are provided.
Under Development
New Courses
Courses are available with 'Coming Soon" lessons to be added progressively. The anticipated completion date of the course is listed.
- Entrepreneurship I - December 2024
- A/V Production - January 2025
- Advanced Business Computer Applications (Microsoft 365) - April 2025
- Business Computer Applications (Microsoft 365) - April 2025
- Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources - December 2024
Updated Courses
- Floral Design - TBD
- Introduction to Culinary Arts - December 2024
- Culinary Arts - January 2025
- Digital Media - November 2024
- Graphic Design & Illustration - November 2024
- Medical Terminology - November 2024
iCEV Testing Platform Industry Certifications
Certification Prep Content
FALL 2024
- AAFCS Pre-PAC Certifications
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business
- Food Handler
- Food Manager
DECEMBER 2024
- Microsoft® 365 Excel
SPRING 2025
- NHA-CCMA
TBD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
Platform Features
Released
These items have been released and are available for use within the platform.
iCEV Testing Platform Enhancements
We optimized the iCEV Testing Platform to boost report performance, synchronize grades, and decrease page load times.
Click here to check out the updates and access the iCEV Testing Platform Guide.
Accessibility Enhancements
Updates have been made to further enhance the platform’s accessibility, such as improved color contrast, increased readability for JAWS and NVDA, and refined design for keyboard only navigation as well as magnification/zoom.
Numerous courses have been updated with accessibility features like text-to-speech and translation, with ongoing improvements across all courses.
AES Transcript Default Setting
By default, AES transcripts are now turned off for students. However, they can be enabled if needed.
Lesson Progress Updates - Phase II
AES eLearning lessons will soon save student progress directly in the server, so students can pick up where they left off regardless of device or browser.
AES Worksheet View
AES Worksheets are now accessible through the worksheet view.
Dynamic Answer Key Generation
Answer keys for all assessments, including custom assessments, can now be dynamically generated.
Under Development
We're actively working on these items, and they will be scheduled for release upon completion.
Student Engagement Tracking
Fall 2024
We will be recording student time-on-task, including logins, logouts, and idle time, to enhance engagement.
Enhanced Custom Assessment Experience
Fall 2024
The custom assessment feature is getting an upgrade, with improvements to the authoring workflow. This includes the ability to edit existing questions, dynamically generate assessments from lesson questions, and copy assessments between courses.
Planning
We're considering adding these features in the future.
Interactive Learning Experiences
We are planning to introduce new interactive opportunities on the iCEV platform, enhancing learning experiences and offering hands-on practice for students.
Executive Report
We are adding further visibility into student progress and achievement, including learning hours, as well as data on lesson participation and completion.
Standards-Based Grading
We are assessing student performance based on mastery of specific learning objectives and industry-based standards.
Released
These items have been released and are available for use within the platform.
AES Transcript Default Setting
By default, AES transcripts are now turned off for students. However, they can be enabled if needed.
Lesson Progress Updates - Phase II
AES eLearning lessons will soon save student progress directly in the server, so students can pick up where they left off regardless of device or browser.
AES Worksheet View
AES Worksheets are now accessible through the worksheet view.
Dynamic Answer Key Generation
Answer keys for all assessments, including custom assessments, can now be dynamically generated.
iCEV Testing Platform Enhancements
We optimized the iCEV Testing Platform to boost report performance, synchronize grades, and decrease page load times.
Click here to check out the updates and access the iCEV Testing Platform Guide.
Accessibility Enhancements
Updates have been made to further enhance the platform’s accessibility, such as improved color contrast, increased readability for JAWS and NVDA, and refined design for keyboard only navigation as well as magnification/zoom.
Numerous courses have been updated with accessibility features like text-to-speech and translation, with ongoing improvements across all courses.
Under Development
We're actively working on these items, and they will be scheduled for release upon completion.
Student Engagement Tracking
Fall 2024
We will be recording student time-on-task, including logins, logouts, and idle time, to enhance engagement.
Enhanced Custom Assessment Experience
Fall 2024
The custom assessment feature is getting an upgrade, with improvements to the authoring workflow. This includes the ability to edit existing questions, dynamically generate assessments from lesson questions, and copy assessments between courses.
Planning
We're considering adding these features in the future.
Interactive Learning Experiences
We are planning to introduce new interactive opportunities on the iCEV platform, enhancing learning experiences and offering hands-on practice for students.
Executive Report
We are adding further visibility into student progress and achievement, including learning hours, as well as data on lesson participation and completion.
Standards-Based Grading
We are assessing student performance based on mastery of specific learning objectives and industry-based standards.