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Our Projects
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Reboot Your Digital Strategy
John Fleischman Debra Hargrove, EdD Susan Gaer Kathy Harris, PhD Ed Latham Tim Ponder
Stephen Reder, PhD David Rosen, EdD Diana Satin Karisa Tashjian Jen Vanek Alison Ascher Webber
Our Partners
Assessing Core Computer Skills of Adult Learners Featuring the new Information Literacy Module
Jen Vanek and Tom Cytron-Hysom
Webinar Outline
1. Digital literacy needs of adults 2. Northstar project overview & demo 3. Information Literacy 4. Questions
Digital literacy needs of adults
77% of all jobs worldwide will require some technology skills by 2024 (Devex, 2014)
PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills Adults scoring below Level 1 44% - no computer experience 16% - failed computer
technology screener
WIOA
Supports use of technology: improve teaching, learning, professional development, productivity, and system efficiencies.
“…effectively use technology, services, and delivery systems, including distance education in a manner sufficient to increase the amount and quality of learning and how such technology, services, and systems lead to improved performance.”
New consideration for AEFLA funding
Northstar Overview
Purpose – Inform instruction to develop basic computer literacy – Demonstrate competency – Create a credential to assist in job search
Target audience
– Adults with low literacy levels – Displaced workers lacking computer skills – Need skills for employment, career certificates, etc.
Partnership has always been key
Developed in partnership – St. Paul Public Library/St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium – Community participation in development process
Used in partnership – ABE programs throughout the U.S. (including Corrections) – Community based Organizations – Libraries – Workforce centers – Community colleges
What Northstar is – and isn’t
• Northstar is an assessment tool • Northstar is not a digital literacy/basic
computer skills curricula • Northstar can be used to assess student
progress in mastering skills (pre and post-test) • Northstar can be used in conjunction with
various curricula
Features of the Assessment
• Online, self-guided assessment with audio • Design includes text and audio features; clean, non-
distracting format; simple, intuitive navigation • ADA compliant; closed-captioning available • Supported by administrative and technical
infrastructure • Comprehensive database and online tools available
to sponsors • Ongoing expense is low
Usage (February 2016)
Sponsoring Site Data • 300+ sites in 31 states/provinces • 141,579 assessments given • 52% pass rate
Public Site Data • 920,000+ assessments given • 49% pass rate
Modules Available
New! Information Literacy
Literature review and focus groups to define standards. Iterative cycles of team collaboration, revision, feedback from national experts, revision to revise standards and then create items, and then build the module.
Standards & Process Recognize the need for information
Identify what information is needed
Find information
Evaluate the information
Organize information
Use the information
Demonstration of New Module
Let’s try it!
Questions?
Tom Cytron-Hysom [email protected]
Jen Vanek [email protected]
www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/become-sponsor.php
Free webinar: Learning on the Go with Mobile Devices
with Susan Gaer and Alison Ascher Webber Friday, May 6, 2016 3:00 pm Eastern
To register: Go to http://tinyurl.com/edtechmobile
The EdTech Center thanks to our partners and presenters, Tom Cytron-Hysom & Jen Vanek, and YOU! Contact Information: [email protected]
