Response to Tech Literacy Now Has Its Own Test

Response to Tech Literacy Now Has Its Own Test

The article does a great job addressing the pros and cons of testing students on computer skills. I, like some mentioned in the article, think that throwing yet another test into the mix is too much. Can’t we use more authentic assessment methods to get the same information?

However, trying to see if students have a handle on how to process and use the information in cyberspace is an important skill they should obtain while in school. Is waiting until a student’s senior year in high school appropriate to give this test is another question I have.

As an administrator, I would want to know well before a student leaves my school if they have successfully learned how to use technology appropriately. I’m not sure that this test will catch on, but if it helps create an awareness of what students should be able to do to be considered technologically savvy, then so be it.