TCEA Technology Literacy AssessmentProviding districts with the data they need to make a differenceTCEA to offer free assessment Through a collaboration with Learning.com, TCEA will offer all Texas districts a technology literacy assessment for 8th grade students in the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the district. The online assessment includes a blend of interactive, performance-based questions and multiple-choice, knowledge-based questions to measure and report technology literacy and skills for middle school students. The assessment will provide districts with the data they need to understand how well students grasp critical 21st century skills. It will be based on the Technology Application TEKS (TA-TEKS), and will be updated to reflect the new standards in the 2012-2013 school year assessment. Why is TCEA offering this assessment? We have heard our districts tell us they need valid data on how well their students are prepared for the 21st century with critical technology and 21st century skills. We want to provide our districts with a consistent measure, and psychometrically valid data based on Texas standards. Our goal is to provide districts with their own data, along with comparison data from state-wide results, to support improved student technology learning and help teachers plan how to integrate technology more effectively into the core curriculum. Why is TCEA partnering with Learning.com? Learning.com already has an assessment that is aligned to the TEKS standards and it works with nearly all districts in the state with its technology literacy curriculum, EasyTech, and would be able to efficiently provide this assessment through its digital learning environment. How to participate in the Assessment The assessment is open to all districts and includes both charter schools and private schools. If you would like your 8th grade students to take part in the 2011-2012 TCEA Technology Literacy Assessment the district-level technology director or coordinator should complete the request at the Assessment Participation Request. Important Dates:
Additional ResourcesStudent Technology Literacy Assessment Pre-AssessmentThe pre-assessment is aligned to the final assessment to better prepare students and inform instruction throughout the year. You can add a pre-assessment for your 8th graders for $1 per student, a 50% discount for TCEA members. Learn more about the pre-assessment Login to receive TCEA member pricing WayFind Teacher AssessmentLearning.com’s WayFind Teacher Assessment is offered at 20 percent off the list price, exclusive for TCEA members. The assessment provides the data you need to understand how well your teachers grasp critical 21st century teaching skills. Use prescription and included curriculum to assign the right professional development to the right teachers. Identify teachers who excel to share their best practices and teaching strategies. All aligned to ISTE NETS-T standards. |
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