[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3353] Re: New standardized exam tests

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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

Mariann,

I have used a  Computer Skills Assessment with adult learners for many years. 
The link is as  follows: http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/docs/COMPASSM.HTM

This is now not as  current as it could be thinking that photography, video, 
etc should be included.  This assessment does not seem to limit learners, but 
to guide them in their  learning, and help to give them a focus for their 
instruction. It usually does  the same for teachers. I am not with students day to 
day now, but still work in  the field. I created this assessment while 
working one-on-one and in small  groups with adult learners who were new and 
emerging readers. Programs can adapt  it to meet the needs of their adult learners.
 
Thanks,

Jackie Hamlett
 



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