Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id iAFFJk011963; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:19:47 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:19:47 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20041115101348.00ab6970@mail.psnyc.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Mariann Fedele <mariannf@lacnyc.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3352] Re: New standardized exam tests X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.6 (32) Status: O Content-Length: 1922 Lines: 61 Hello all, David, thank you for forwarding this article. Discussed is a computer literacy test that seems to be intended for high school, community college and work place settings. Here is what a critic had to say: "It seems to me that an awful lot of people in high school are already very computer literate...I'm amazed at how resourceful a typical undergraduate can be," he said, describing current technologies as "a culture students share with each other." "I don't see a point of it...Technical facilities shouldn't keep people from getting ahead." Do any of the members of this list use a computer literacy assessment with students? If so please share a little bit about what the assessment looks like and how it guides instruction. Also, how might you respond to the criticisms above in terms of using an assessment with your student population? Regards, Mariann At 04:32 PM 11/11/2004 -0500, you wrote: >NIFL-Technology Colleagues, > >FYI, an article from today's Daily Pennsylvanian. > >David J. Rosen > >============================================ >New standardized exam tests computer literacy > >By anna haigh >November 11, 2004 > >In addition to the SATs, SAT IIs, LSATs and GREs, the company that >developed the Scholastic Aptitude Test thinks a computer literacy test >would be a valuable asset to educators and employers. > >The Educational Testing Service announced this week that it will begin >offering a sample version of the new exam to colleges and offices that >want to test the technical skills of students or employees. > >.............more at: > >http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/11/11/ >41930a9b1e0fa > > > Mariann Fedele Coordinator of Professional Development, Literacy Assistance Center Interim Moderator, NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List 32 Broadway 10th Floor New York, New York 10004 212-803-3325 mariannf@lacnyc.org www.lacnyc.org
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