Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy: Integration and Assessment in Higher Education

Despite coming of age with the Internet and other technology, many college students lack the information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills—--locating, evaluating, and communicating information—--necessary to navigate and use the overabundance of information available today. This pap...

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Main Authors: Irvin R. Katz, Alexius Smith Macklin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics 2007-08-01
Series:Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics
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Online Access:http://www.iiisci.org/Journal/CV$/sci/pdfs/P890541.pdf
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Summary:Despite coming of age with the Internet and other technology, many college students lack the information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills—--locating, evaluating, and communicating information—--necessary to navigate and use the overabundance of information available today. This paper presents a study of the validity of a simulations-based assessment of ICT literacy skills. Our overall goals for the assessment are to support ICT literacy instructional initiatives at colleges and universities.
ISSN:1690-4524