Assess learners' digital literacy skills before class starts

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What: Assess learners' digital skills before classes start

Students take a digital literacy assessment to evaluate their digital literacy skills before classes begin. The assessment covers a wide range of topics, including computer basics, internet safety, and online communication.

Why: Make informed tech integration decisions

The goal of this routine is to help students identify their current digital literacy skills and areas for improvement. By completing the assessment, students and teachers can gain a better understanding of their digital competencies and take steps to improve their digital literacy.

Evidence-Based Strategies

This routine is supported by the following strategies:

Clear Structure & Presentation Formative Assessment

How: Northstar Digital Literacy

To use the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment tool, students can create an account. (If they don't create an account, make sure there's a way for them to print or otherwise share the results.) Complete the assessment, which consists of multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Review the results to identify areas of strength and weakness in digital literacy skills. Use the results to develop a plan for addressing digital literacy skills independently or in the planned instruction.

EdTech Tool Types: Quiz + Assessment

IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills

Learners will have an opportunity to see their own strengths and weaknesses when using digital tools.