Measuring Student Technology Literacy

Discussion about k-12 student technology literacy with David Couch. The group shared they wanted consistency in what too should be used and how will it be assessed. David Couch shared his philosophy on the matter which included the following questions:
Can we do it?
Could we do it?
Should we do it?
How much is it? Who pays?

He asked the question "Why do we need to look at measuring literacy?" Some discussion included:

• the current data (8th and 12th)

Some of the frustration of measuring this data includes that many states measure technology skills in various ways and levels. A state may rank high nationally but has no real measurment in place, i.e. if you can use a mouse you are proficient. Therefore they look "better" than Kentucky. Another discussion was "Do this federal govt say you should or you shall" The conclusion at this point was that it is a "should" and therefore many are not as driven to push legislature for money to pay for assessment. How is this a part of the program of studies? or CATS testing?

Essentially, there are no reall answers: It could end up not even being assessed....