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[Technology 883] Re: Question regarding computer literacyGerstle, Alan Alan.Gerstle at montgomerycollege.eduMon Feb 26 08:40:52 EST 2007
And while I'm at it, I operate [sic]? oversee, gatekeep, master, maintain, etc., a 'blog' on issues that address--among other things--education and technology. I have not kept up with my entries as rigorously as I would like, of late, owing to my schedule (trans.: I have to work as well). However, I do welcome commentary on any or all of the "postings" should find it worth your while to at least take a cursory look at them. Samantha, my cat, offers little in the way of critical feedback--other than reminding me that petting her should take precedence over any messages (regardless of their profundity or relevance) I might place on my computer diary (and of course, she is correct). www.inthetext.com Alan Gerstle, Ph.D. Montgomery College Intake/Assessment Specialist Adult ESL & Literacy-GED Program Westfield South 11002 Veirs Mill Rd Wheaton, MD 20902 301-588-2329 -----Original Message----- From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Susan Jones Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 6:17 PM To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List Subject: [Technology 881] Re: Question regarding computer literacyin agingworkers I'd want to check with www.snopes.com ... this reminds me strikingly of a notorious e-mail joke about the "changes in math word problems." Susan Jones Academic Development Specialist Academic Development Center Parkland College Champaign, IL 61821 sujones at parkland.edu Webmastress, http://www.resourceroom.net http://bicyclecu.blogspot.com >>> "Gerstle, Alan" <Alan.Gerstle at montgomerycollege.edu> 2/14/2007 11:12 AM >>> Not an assessment of computer literacy specifically, you should probably be aware that the ETS (Educational Testing Service)--developers of the GRE, TOEFL, etc.,--has just developed a media/technology literacy test for high school students for the benefit of college admissions offices that may now be re-assessing just what types of literacy they wish their students to possess--in addition to (or as a replacement for) the more traditional forms of literacy testing such as verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematical skills, and the like. You may find multiple-choice questions as follows: The entity that paid the rent on Jerry Seinfeld's New York City apartment was a) Elaine b) Gerry c) Kramer d) George's parents e) the viewers of the show whose numbers and allegiance to the show were able to generate the income from the sponsors of the show who in turn paid NBC for the production of the show who in turn paid for the creation and upkeep of the sets in the show. (Albeit, the questions on the test may be time-bound and biased toward the technological universe of its developers--whose literacy may be indicative of aging workers) Alan Gerstle, Ph.D. Intake/Assessment Specialist Workforce Development and Continuing Education Montgomery College Westfield South Office Building 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 210 Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-8906 ________________________________ From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of David Rosen Sent: Wed 2/14/2007 11:17 AM To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List Subject: [Technology 857] Re: Question regarding computer literacy in agingworkers Hello Eduardo, NCES is planning a new computer literacy assessment, I believe for this year. I understand that it will focus on measuring adults' ability to use digital technologies to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, generate, and communicate information in order to pursue personal, professional, and civic interests and goals. "The computer literacy test will measure the ability to navigate the Internet, handle emailing and instant messaging, and handle word processing and spread sheets." (Sheida White, NCES, at the NIFL BOard Meeting, March, 2006) Sheida White at NCES might be able to tell you if there have been other studies. David J. Rosen djrosen at comcast.net On Feb 14, 2007, at 11:01 AM, <Eduardo.Caso at wellsfargo.com> wrote: > Good morning, > > My name is Eduardo Caso and I am an MBA student at the University of > Texas. Currently, I am working on a research paper that > involves mature workers and the use of technology. One area of > discussion is related to computer literacy among different age groups > (from 25 to 65 years old), unfortunately I have not been able to find > any statistical data/information concerning this topic. Would it be > possible to obtain from you some advice or suggestion on where I could > find this data? > > I would really appreciate any information regarding this topic. > Thanks > > Eduardo > > > This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. > If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the > addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based > on this message or any information herein. If you have received this > message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply email > and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation. > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > National Institute for Literacy > Technology and Literacy mailing list > Technology at nifl.gov > To unsubscribe or change your subscription settings, please go to > http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/technology David J. 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