Tool Assess Students' Technological Capabilites and Relay Such to Us
Amazing how young adults and kids today pick up on new technological concepts and ideas so quickly.
However, many young students we teach are not as savvy. Many who did not have ready access to computers often find they understand little more than surfing the web and sending a simply email without attachments.
Therefore, when I encounter students in the classroom I am quick not to assume anything. I ask if they understand or know how to achieve certain tasks. Some think they know more than they do?
Is there a tool the schools use or can use to assess students' technological abilities and to relay such to us? It should be a simply tool that allows us to understand what technologies students are comfortable with. If there is not one, does anyone have any suggestions?
Samantha,
Your experience is not unlike others. Thanks for sharing.
Samantha,
I like to just plainly ask the students how comfortable they are with the online class and what if any computer or technology issues or concerns they have. You can do this as a DB, an initial E-mail or a call. Just an idea to gain some knowledge about each student and where they are in reference to comfort at the start of the course.
William Huber
William and Samantha,
Right on. Just ask and learn as much about your students as you can. Nice job.
