TechPOINT Proficiency Assessments are objective measures of technology literacy. Currently, most "assessments" of technology literacy rely on the participants to self-report on what they think they know and can do with technology. TechPOINT Proficiency Assessments measure what they actually know.
TechPOINT Proficiency Assessments and TechPOINT Professional Development materials are aligned with the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). These standards have been adopted, adapted, or referenced by more than 45 states for their student or teacher technology standards.
The TechPOINT suite of Proficiency Assessments, Surveys, and Professional Development were developed specifically to help schools meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) goals. Administrators have the ability to create NCLB friendly reports, while teachers get the information they need to help students meet NCLB targets.
All TechPOINT Proficiency Assessments and TechPOINT Surveys go through extensive pilot and field testing that ensures acceptable levels of reliability and validity. Having confidence that you are measuring what you think you are measuring is critical, especially with the increased reliance on accurate data. Additionally, in the era of scientifically based research, having proven, valid, and reliable measures can make a difference in securing external funding. The TechPOINT Professional Development program has also been developed and tested with real teachers in the "real world," ensuring that the materials are relevant, effective, and timely.
